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Defining the private IP address for the Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl
On this screen you can change the device's
192.168.2.1. This is the
address under which the device can be reached in the local network. It can be freely
assigned from the block of available addresses. The IP address under which the Gigaset
SX763 WLAN dsl can be reached from outside is assigned by the Internet service pro-
vider. The default Subnet mask
WLAN dsl is 255.255.255.0.
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If you want to assign a different IP address to the Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl, enter
your chosen IP address in the boxes next to IP address.
Please make sure to note which subnet mask is set when assigning the IP address.
The preset subnet mask defines that the first three parts of the IP address must be
identical for all network components (including routers).
We recommend that you use an address from a block that is reserved for private use.
This address block is 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.255.254.
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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 Gigaset SX763 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 Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl has a
Consequently, the IP addresses of the PCs are automatically assigned by the Gigaset
SX763 WLAN dsl.
Note:
If the DHCP server for the Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl is activated, you can configure
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the network setting on the PC so that the option Obtain an IP address automat-
ically is set up. For further information, refer to the section entitled "Configuring
the local area network" on the CD-ROM.
If you deactivate the DHCP server, you will have to assign a static IP address for the
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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.
Private IP address
for the local network administered by the Gigaset SX763
specifies how many address parts of the IP address must be iden-
DHCP server
Configuring Advanced Settings
IP address. The preset IP address is
of the Gigaset SX763 WLAN dsl. This is the
for which the factory setting is active.
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