Internet Protocol - Option Audio GlobeSurfer 3G Reference Manual

Physical Address The physical address of the network card used for your net-
work. Some cards allow you to change this address.
MTU MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies the largest packet
size permitted for Internet transmission. The setting Manual, allows you
to enter the largest packet size that will be transmitted. To have the
GlobeSurfer 3G select the best MTU for your Internet connection, select
Automatic.

4.2.2 Internet Protocol

Select one of the following Internet protocol options from the Internet protocol
drop down menu:
• No IP address
• Obtain an IP address automatically
• Use the following IP address
Please note that according to the selection you make in the Internet protocol
drop down menu, the screen will refresh and display relevant configuration
settings.
No IP address Select No IP address if you require that this connection will have
no IP address. This can be useful if this connection is under a bridge.
Figure 4.13: Internet Protocol Settings – No IP address
Obtain an IP address automatically A LAN connection can be configured to
obtain an IP address automatically. You should only change this config-
uration in case your service provider requires it.
The server that assigns the GlobeSurfer 3G with an IP address, also as-
signs a subnet mask. You can override the dynamically assigned subnet
mask by selecting the Override subnet mask and specifying your own mask
instead.
Use the following IP address The LAN connection is usually configured us-
ing a permanent (static) IP address. Your service provider should provide
you with this address and subnet mask.
Figure 4.14: Internet Protocol Settings – Static IP
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