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System Administrator’s Guide – Release 7.5
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5.3 Network Mode: LAN Host
When the network mode is set to LAN Host, the logical network capability is as shown in the diagram
below:
Use this mode when deploying the Allworx server as a peer (instead of as a router or firewall) on the
local area network.
This mode is the same as Standard Router except that when the DHCP server is enabled, it will pass
out the configured Gateway address (set on the Network > Configuration > Modify page) as the
DHCP router (gateway) option instead of giving out the Allworx server’s LAN address.
When in this mode, Allworx recommends not connecting the WAN network port (i.e. not plugging in
the network cable). Even though there is no network connection, assign a WAN IP address and
subnet mask. Use a subnet number that is distinct from the LAN subnet number when assigning the
WAN IP address. Use a completely unused subnet number to avoid any routing conflicts.
The WAN services (like FTP and HTTP) are still available via the LAN if the proper routes are
configured on your network.
Allworx server
IP Based
Network Router
WAN Side
Server Network Services
LAN Side
Server Network Services
WAN
LAN
Leave WAN port
disconnected