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7.7.3 Installation Wizard Step 1 - Interface Configuration
Step 1 of the installation wizard requires the installer to enter the Internet Protocol (IP)
configuration (Figure 56).
Figure 56 - I
nstallation Wizard Internet Protocol Configuration
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, subnetting 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.
Use VLAN Management Interface
Controls whether the management interfaces (HTTP/SNMP/SMTP/SNTP) use a VLAN.
Selecting this option presents the user with extra fields in which to enter the Management
VLAN ID, Priority and whether to validate the VLAN ID. If the user modifies this control, a
warning dialog is displayed see Figure 57.
Telecoms Interfa
ce
This allows the activation of the PTP 500 Series bridge telecoms interface. The selection
options are None, E1 or T1.