iPECS SBG-1000 User Manual

iPECS SBG-1000 User Manual (DATA Features)
Internet Protocol Select one of the following Internet protocol options from the ‘Internet Protocol’
drop-down menu:
• No IP Address
• Obtain an IP Address Automatically
• Use the Following IP Address
Note that the screen will refresh to display relevant configuration settings according to
your choice.
No IP Address Select ‘No IP Address’ if you require that your gateway have no IP address.
This can be useful if you are working in an environment where you are not connected to other
networks, such as the Internet.
Figure 6.99 Internet Protocol – No IP Address
Obtain an IP Address Automatically Your connection is configured by default to act as a
DHCP client. You should keep this configuration in case your service provider supports DHCP,
or if you are connecting using a dynamic IP address. The server that assigns the gateway
with an IP address, also assigns a subnet mask. You can override the dynamically assigned
subnet mask by selecting the ‘Override Subnet Mask’ and specifying your own mask instead.
You can click the ‘Release’ button to release the current leased IP address. Once the address
has been released, the button text changes to ‘Renew’. Use the ‘Renew’ button to renew the
leased IP address.
Figure 6.100 Internet Protocol Settings – Automatic IP
Use the Following IP Address Your connection can be configured using a permanent
(static) IP address. Your service provider should provide you with such an IP address and
subnet mask.
Figure 6.101 Internet Protocol – Static IP
DNS Server Domain Name System (DNS) is the method by which Web site domain names are
translated into IP addresses. You can configure the connection to automatically obtain a DNS
server address, or specify such an address manually, according to the information provided by
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