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IV.6.2 Network Configuration
The unit’s network values display upon selecting Network from the main menu. The
following sections describe the configurable parameters within the Network configuration
menu.
Note: The IP address is assigned via DHCP (on DHCP-enabled networks). Assign
a static IP address only if necessary.
Figure IV.2 Network Settings
Automatic IP Address Configuration
To automatically assign an IP address and its network configuration:
1. Click Network from the main menu.
2. Select Obtain IP address automatically.
3. Enter the following (as necessary):
Disable BOOTP Leave the checkbox empty to enable Bootstrap Protocol(BOOTP).
The BOOTP server automatically assigns the IP address from a pool of
addresses.
Disable DHCP Leave the checkbox empty to enable Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP). DHCP automatically assigns a leased IP address to
the WFS802b unit.
Disable Auto-IP The WFS802b generates an IP in the 169.254.x.x address range with
a Class B subnet. Select the checkbox to disable this feature.
Host Name Enter the name of the host on the network.
Note: Disabling BOOTP, DHCP, and Auto-IP (i.e. all three checkboxes) is not
advised as the only available IP assignment method will then be ARP or serial port.
4. Click the OK button when finished.
Static IP Address Configuration
To manually assign an IP address and its network configuration: