Network Connections: Ethernet; Background Information; Setting Descriptions - Leica GR30 Online Help Manual

Network connections: Ethernet

Background Information

Ethernet configuration enables the receiver to be accessed via the Internet when an Ethernet cable is connected.

Setting Descriptions

The table below describes the settings that can be configured on the Ethernet tab.
IP settings
Obtain an IP address
automatically
IP address
Subnet mask
Default gateway
DNS settings
Preferred DNS server
Alternate DNS server
Restore default
values
Description
Activate to obtain the IP address automatically using DHCP.
For more information on how to access the web
interface in a non-DHCP network, please refer to
Setup in a non - DHCP network.
Enter the Internet protocol address of the receiver.
This field can only be edited if the Obtain an IP address automatically field is
disabled.
The IP address is a 32 bit number which must be obtained from the network
administrator or the Internet service provider. The valid IP range is from 1.0.0.0
to 223.255.255.255.
Enter the subnet mask assigned to the subnet the receiver is connected to.
A subnet mask allows IP networks to be subdivided for security and
performance purposes.
This field can only be edited if the Obtain an IP address automatically field is
disabled.
Enter the Gateway. This is the IP address of a local default IP router on the
same network. It is used to forward traffic to destinations beyond the local
network.
This field can only be edited if the Obtain an IP address automatically field is
disabled.
A gateway is the connection or interchange point that connects separate IP
networks. For example, a Local Area Network may need a gateway to connect it
to the Internet. The valid IP range is from 1.0.0.0 to 223.255.255.255.
Description
The DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address which was obtained via
DHCP if the option Obtain IP address automatically field is checked.
Otherwise the DNS server can be entered manually.
Valid DNS server settings are required for the
automatic firmware notification and download.
The alternate DNS server IP address which was obtained via DHCP if the option
Obtain IP address automatically field is checked. Otherwise the DNS server
can be entered manually.
Press to fill the form with factory default settings.
The restore default button fills all fields with the default
values and stores these values. Pressing the save
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