iPECS SBG-1000 User Manual

iPECS SBG-1000 User Manual (DATA Features)
7. Configuring a Computer’s Network Interface
In most cases, a computer’s network interface is configured by default to automatically obtain an IP
address. However, a computer with a statically defined IP address and DNS address, for example,
may fail to connect to iPECS SBG-1000. In this case, configure the computer’s network interface to
obtain its IP and DNS server IP settings automatically. The configuration principle is identical but
performed differently on different operating systems. Following are TCP/IP configuration
instructions for all supported operating systems.
Windows XP
1. Access ‘Network Connections’ from the Control Panel.
2. Right-click the Ethernet connection icon, and select ‘Properties’.
3. Under the ‘General’ tab, select the ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’ component, and press the
‘Properties’ button.
4. The ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’ properties window will be displayed.
a. Select the ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’ radio button.
b. Select the ‘Obtain DNS server address automatically’ radio button.
c. Click ‘OK’ to save the settings.
Linux
1. Login into the system as a super-user, by entering “su” at the prompt.
2. Type “ifconfig” to display the network devices and allocated IP addresses.
3. Type “pump -i ”, where is the network device name.
4. Type “ifconfig” again to view the new allocated IP address.
5. Make sure no firewall is active on device .
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