Editing Net.cfg - Symbol PDT 3100 Series Product Reference Manual

Editing NET.CFG

The terminal is controlled by entries in the NET.CFG file. After you decide how to allocate
IP addresses, edit NET.CFG to include the [Spectrum24 Control] section necessary to set
the IP addressing mode.
If you intend to make any changes to the terminal's out-of-box default setup, you must add
the [Spectrum24 Control] section, which specifies parameters that apply to all
Spectrum24 uses, to NET.CFG.
[Spectrum24 Control]
This section includes the parameters for indicating the preferred method of obtaining the IP
address, as defined in
Table 3-1. Parameters in [Spectrum24 Control] Section
Parameter
bootp If bootp is selected, the terminal issues a BOOTP request on startup.
noboot The terminal does not issue a BOOTP request. The terminal IP address must be
(default) entered in the [TCPIP] section of NET.CFG or manually using CFG24. If no
Spectrum24 Control Section appears in NET.CFG, NOBOOT is assumed.
dhcp For a Windows NT environment, the terminal uses DHCP protocol to access the
network.
Note: The DHCP, BOOT, and NOBOOT modes are mutually exclusive.
Examples
Entries to a NET.CFG setup:
OR
If you change NET.CFG, you must rebuild the default HEX image.
Table 3-1.
Spectrum24 control
DHCP
Spectrum24 control
Noboot
Description
Spectrum24® RF Setup
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