Abus Secvest User Manual page 43

Ethernet Info => Communication => Ethernet
If the system is integrated in a network via a network cable (e.g. via the router in the home network),
you can view the items listed below. Speak to your specialist installation contractor if in doubt, as for some
of the listed values specifi c knowledge of networking is required.
IP address
If the Secvest is located on a network the IP address is shown here, e.g. 192.168.178.23. If (DCHP) is shown aft er
this in brackets, the Secvest automatically obtains its IP address from a DHCP server, for example, in a router.
If the Secvest is not networked, "0.0.0.0" is displayed here.
IP Subnet Mask
The subnet mask is displayed here. In a private network this is normally 255.255.255.0.
Gateway IP address
If the Secvest is located on a network the IP address of the gateway is shown here. An example of a gateway
in a private network is the router, e.g. the Fritz!Box.
DNS primary IP address
This is the IP address of the Domain Name System (DNS).
MAC address
The hardware address of the network adapter for the Secvest is given here. A MAC address is globally
unique.
IP Link Status
The message "OK" appears if the Secvest has a functioning network connection. "Error" appears if the network
connection is disrupted or the Secvest is not connected to the network at all.
10. User menu
The signal level in this case ranges from 1 (very poor reception) to 10 (excellent
reception).
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