Siemens Giga762SX User Manual page 81

We recommend that you use an address from a block that is reserved for private use.
This address block is 10.0.0.1 to 10.255.255.254.
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Adjust the Subnet mask if necessary.
The Subnet mask
tical for all network components (including routers).
Notes:
New settings can only be made after the Giga762SX WLAN dsl has been rebooted. If
necessary, reconfigure the IP address on your PC (including one that is statically
assigned) so that it matches the new configuration.
Configuring the DHCP server
The Giga762SX WLAN dsl has a
sequently, the IP addresses of the PCs are automatically assigned by the Giga762SX
WLAN dsl.
Note:
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If the DHCP server for the Giga762SX WLAN dsl is activated, you can configure the
network setting on the PC so that the option Obtain an IP address automatically
is set up. For further information, refer to the section entitled "Configuring the
local area network" on the CD-ROM.
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If you deactivate the DHCP server, you will have to assign a static IP address for the
PCs that use the network settings.
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To activate the DHCP server, select On.
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If the DHCP server is active, you can define a Lease time. The least time indicates
how long the client may use the allocated IP configuration.
Note:
If you select Never expires, the IP addresses are never changed. Activate this
option if you want to make NAT or firewall settings using the IP addresses of the
PCs; otherwise you have to assign static IP addresses to these PCs.
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Define the range of IP addresses the Giga762SX WLAN dsl should use to automati-
cally assign IP addresses to the PCs. Define the First issued IP address and the Last
issued IP address.
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If you want to define a different Default gateway in your local area network instead
of the Giga762SX WLAN dsl, enter the IP address of this default gateways in the rel-
evant boxes.
Entering the DNS server
DNS is a decentralised service that assigns PC names or Internet
addresses (Domain
server must administer this information for each server or for each
LAN with an Internet connection.
specifies how many address parts of the IP address must be iden-
DHCP server
names) and IP addresses to one another. A DNS
Configuring Advanced Settings
for which the factory setting is active. Con-
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