Appendix A: Ip Address Setup - D-Link DSL-504T User Manual

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Appendix A: IP Address Setup

IP Address Setup
The DSL-504T is designed to provide network administrators maximum flexibility for
IP addressing on the Ethernet LAN. The easiest IP setup choice in most cases is to
let the Router do it using DHCP, which is enabled by default. This appendix briefly
describes various options including DHCP, used for IP setup on a LAN. If you are new
to IP networking, the next appendix provides some background information on basic
IP concepts.
Assigning Network IP Addresses
The IP address settings, which include the IP address, subnet mask and gateway
IP address are the first and most important internal network settings that need to be
configured. The Router is assigned a default LAN IP address and subnet mask. If you
do not have a preexisting IP network and are setting one up now, using the factory
default IP address settings can greatly ease the setup process. If you already have a
preexisting IP network, you can adjust the IP settings for the Router to fit within your
existing scheme.
Using the Default IP Address
The Router is shipped with a preset default IP address setting of 192.168.1.1 for the
LAN port. There are two ways to use this default IP address, you can manually assign
an IP address and subnet mask for each PC on the LAN or you can instruct the Router
to automatically assign them using DHCP. The simplest method is to use DHCP. The
DHCP function is active by default.
Manual IP Address Assignment
Manually configuring IP settings for the LAN means you must manually set an IP
address, subnet mask and IP address of the default gateway (the Router's IP address)
on each networked computer. The example listed below describes IP configuration for
computers running Windows 95 or Windows 98. Regardless of what operating system is
used on each workstation, the three network IP settings must be defined so the network
interface used by each workstation can be identified by the Router, and vice versa. For
detailed information about configuring your workstations IP settings, consult the user's
guide included with the operating system or the network interface card (NIC).
In Windows 95/98, click on the Start button, go to Settings and choose
1.
Control
In the window that opens, double-click on the Network icon.
2.
Under the Configuration tab, select the TCP/IP component and click
3.
Properties.
4. Choose the Specify an IP address option and edit the address settings
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