User`s guide

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Ethernet IP settings
The Ethernet IP settings configure how the IP address of the ConnectPort LTS product is obtained,
either by DHCP or by using a static IP address, subnet mask, default gateway. In addition, this page
shows IP addresses of the primary and secondary Domain Name System (DNS) server for the
ConnectPort LTS product. For more information about these settings as assigned and used in your
organization, contact your network administrator. ConnectPort LTS has two Ethernet interfaces and
each interface can be enabled or disabled separately. Each interface has following settings:
 IPv4: Internet Protocol version 4 configuration.
Do not use this interface: Choose this option if you do not want to enable IPv4 address on
this Ethernet interface.
Obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP: When the ConnectPort LTS product is
rebooted, it will obtain new network settings.
Use the following IP address: Choose this option to supply static settings. An IP address
and Subnet mask must be entered. Other items are not mandatory, but may be needed for
some functions (such as talking to other networks).
IP Address: An IP address is like a telephone number for a computer. Other network
devices talk to the ConnectPort LTS product using this ID. The IP address is a 4-part ID
assigned to network devices. IP addresses are in the form of 192.168.2.2, where each
number is between 0 and 255.
Subnet Mask: The Subnet Mask is combined with the IP address to determine which
network this ConnectPort LTS product is part of. A common subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
Gateway: IP address of the computer that enables this ConnectPort LTS product to access
other networks, such as the Internet.