User Manual
VCom Inc.
AP5857 Manual; ml_ap5857_08 (Oct 2005)
Approved: R.B.
29
Netmask
A netmask defines how many bits from the IP address are to be taken as the network part and how many bits
are to be taken as the host part (reminder: standard class A 8/24 (net/host), class B 16/16, class C 24/8 bits).
The netmask is shown in standard format “255.255.xxx.xxx“.
To change the Gateway IP address, type “2”. The local interface prompt will change to:
Netmask [] (255.255.255.0)>_
Enter the new netmask or press ENTER to use the current value.
Gateway IP Address
The router/gateway address is needed to communicate to other LAN segments. The default gateway must be
set to address the router that connects these segments. This address must be within the local network.
If in doubt, your network administrator should be consulted.
To change the Gateway IP address, type “3”. The local interface prompt will change to:
Gateway IP Address [] (10.10.10.10)>_
Enter the new IP address or press ENTER to use the current value.
Renew Ethernet Interface
In order to activate any changes to the Ethernet settings, the interface needs to be restarted.
To Renew the Ethernet Interface, type “4”. The local interface prompt will change to:
Renew Ethernet Interface [Y/N](N)>_
Enter Yes to renew the Ethernet interface or enter No or press ENTER to abort.
SNMP Manager IP Address
The SNMP manager IP address. This address is used to send SNMP traps.
To change the SNMP Manager IP address, type “5”. The local interface prompt will change to:
SNMP Manager IP Address [] (10.10.10.10)>_
Enter the new IP address or press ENTER to use the current value.
SNMP Read Community
To change the SNMP read community string, type “6”. The local interface prompt will change to:
SNMP Read Community [32 chars max] (public)>_
Enter the new community string or press ENTER to use the current value.
SNMP Write Community
To change the SNMP write community string, type “7”. The local interface prompt will change to:
SNMP Write Community [32 chars max] (private)>_
Enter the new community string or press ENTER to use the current value.