User's Guide - LINX Data Terminals

The terminal and the hostapplication must havematching subnet masks.Network SpeedThis is the network connection speed. Auto-Negotiate will auto detect and“negotiate” the recommended speed. However, if network hardware has problemswith this method, select a “fixed” speed.DHCP/BOOTPThis selects whether a “DHCP” server will be used to auto configure the networkparameters. IF DHCP/BOOTP is set, then the IP addresses and Subnet mask settingsare received from the server.IP Network AddressThis is 16-digit field that will accept TCP/IP Notation Addresses. In most cases yournetwork administrator has a system for selecting IP addresses for new computers(hosts). Have this person assign the number to you. This will be a set of 4 decimalvalues that are separated by periods. As an example:128.1.1.43The first 2 or three numbers (not digits) will usually be the same on EVERYcomputer in your company. You need to make sure that the IP address you assigndoes not conflict with any other computer on your network.You may be able to examine the \ETC\HOSTS file to get a list of all of the addressesin use at your company. If you are using a central Domain Name Server (a computerthat keeps track of all the IP addresses) then you will need to go to that machine toget a good list. Select an IP address for your LINX that starts with the same 3numbers and differs only in the last one.SETTING THE ADDRESS ON A LINX WITH NO DECIMAL POINTThe Linx7-5 may have a limited keyboard without a decimal point, so separate the numberswith the IN or OUT key. After entering the new address, press ENTER then EXIT to get outof the menus.SPECIAL NOTE FOR IP ADDRESSES:All IP address fields should be set to the configuration provided by a "Network SystemAdministrator".Arbitrary setting of these network parameters can create major network problems in theconnected LAN!The Terminal IP address is the IP address desired for the terminal, which shouldbe assigned by the IT system administrator. The terminal does not allowdynamically assigned IP addresses (DHCP/BootP)The Gateway IP address is the IP address of the local gateway, if one exists.The Sub-Network Mask is the required mask for the sub network sothat the terminal can receive data packets.Diagnostics Menu3-Diagnostics< for next MenuLINX 7-5 User's Guide Linx7-5 Menu System • 21