Network Router User's Manual

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8.4 Primary Setup
These core options are essential to enable the AP to work properly. The available settings
and the interface depend on the WAN type. Choose the correct WAN type before you
start.
8.4.1 LAN IP Settings
Do not change the IP address of the AccessPoint unless you have adapted the settings on
the DHCP server. Otherwise all clients retrieving their IP address from the AP will loose
their connection and will not be reconnected. Changing the IP address will cause a dis-
connect from the AP after pressing Save.
• LAN IP Address Type:
Two selections are provided. If you plan to use any external DHCP server, first enter
the settings on the DHCP server page and disable the default DHCP sever, then return
to this page and select Dynamic. Otherwise set the LAN address to Static and make
sure the IP address is in the range of the DHCP server in which the default DHCP
server is usually enabled.
• LAN IP Address:
The local IP address of this device. The computers in your network must use this LAN
IP address as their default gateway.
• Subnet Mask:
Defines the size of the subnet mask range. 255.255.255.0 (default) permits an address
range from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.254, for example. This means that the first three
segments must always be identical and that the last segment in the range from 1–254
is freely selectable.
• Gateway:
Optional. For connections to a different network (e.g., Internet over DSL), the gateway
defines the first point of entry for the AccessPoint. No entry is required – entering a
gateway address would define an alternative path.
8.4.2 DHCP Server Settings
The settings for a TCP/IP environment include host IP, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS
configurations. It is not easy to manually configure all the computers and devices in your
network. Fortunately, the DHCP server provides a rather simple approach to handling all of
these settings. This product supports the function of the DHCP server. If you enable the
DHCP server and configure your computers as “automatic IP allocation” mode, the clients
will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings from the AP when the computer is pow-