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unit to the network. This avoids having multiple WebRelay-Quad
same factory default IP address at the same time. It may be necessary to clear the arp cache each time you
swap WebRelay-Quad
different mac address). This is done by typing arp -d in the command prompt of a Windows computer
(arp -d -a as super user on Apple OSX). Also note that the unit must be power-cycled (power
disconnected, then
reconnected) before network settings take effect. No other setup page requires power-cycling for the
settings take effect.
1. IP Address:
This guide is not meant to be a tutorial on IP addressing, however a few comments about IP
addressing are given here.
If WebRelay-Quad
assigned by the upstream Internet Service Provider (ISP).
In cases where the ISP only provides a single routable IP address for the entire network (this is
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units on the network (this is because each unit has the same default IP address but
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WebRelay-Quad requires a static IP address. This is a unique address that identifies
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WebRelay-Quad on the network. Dynamic IP address assignment is not supported. The
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lack of dynamic IP addressing support is intentional because a dynamically changing the
IP address would make it difficult for a client to access the web server built into
WebRelay-Quad . The IP address is specific to the network where WebRelay-Quad
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will be installed, and must be obtained from the network administrator.
will be used over the Internet, the IP address must be a routable address
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WebRelay-Quad Users Manual
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units installed on the network with the
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