User's Manual

Teklogix 9150 Wireless Gateway User Manual 37
Chapter 3: 9150 Main Configuration
Interfaces
IP Parameters
Each 9150 that is connected to a local network has a unique IP address designated
for it. The IP Parameters used to assign the IP address are accessed by entering the
“Configure” dialog box.
IP Address
The Current IP Address shown in the read-only field is the IP address currently set
on the 9150. The Default IP Address text box allows you to change the value of the
IP address.
The IP address must be a unique value on the network, so that each 9150 in your
system can be identified. The acceptable value ranges from 0.0.0.0 to
239.255.255.255.
Note: The value 255.255.255.255 is reserved for the broadcast address.
Subnet Mask
The Current Subnet Mask shown in the read-only field is the subnet mask currently
set on the 9150. The Default Subnet Mask text box allows you to change the value of
the subnet mask.
The 9150 uses the Subnet Mask, its own IP address, and the destination IP address to
determine if a packet should be sent on the local network or to a remote segment. If
the destination is found on the local network, the packet is sent directly to its desti-
nation. If the destination resides on a remote network, the packet is routed to the
gateway. Enter your subnet mask in “xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” notation.
Important: The maximum packet size supported is 1500 bytes. This parameter
is not set at the 9150, but should be set at the host.