User's Guide Part 2

User Guide: PTP 600 Series Installation pages
phn-0896_009v003
Feb 2010
UNDER DEVELOPMENT
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Installation step 1 - interface configuration
Step 1 of the installation process requires the installer to enter the Internet Protocol
(IP) configuration (Figure 6-28).
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gure 6-28 Step 1: Interface Configuration page
The Interface Configuration page contains the following fields:
IP Address
Internet protocol (IP) address. This address is used by the family of Internet protocols
to uniquely identify this unit on a network.
Subnet Mask
A subnet allows the flow of network traffic between hosts to be segregated based on a
network configuration. By organizing hosts into logical groups, a subnet can improve
network security and performance.
Gateway IP Address
The IP address of a computer / router on the current network that acts as a gateway. A
gateway acts as an entrance / exit to packets from / to other networks.