Alvarion WBSIac User Manual page 57

Chapter 2 - Management
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Protocol: Chooses between Static address, where you can specify the device IP address, or DHCP
client, where the device obtains it IP address automatically. Static address is necessary if other devices
obtain internet connection through this device. Static address is also recommended if you wish to
configure the device via the web interface.
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Static Address
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DHCP Client: The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a standardized networking
protocol used by servers on an IP network to allocate IP addresses automatically to client devices.
Hostname to send when requesting DHCP: Specifies the name of this device as seen by the
remote DHCP server.
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IPv4 address: Sets the IP address of the device, e.g., 192.168.21.1, where you can access the AP's
configuration web page.
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IPv4 netmask: Sets the subnet mask, e.g., 255.255.255.0. The IP address and netmask together
determine the subnet or network ID, e.g., 192.168.21.0/24. Two devices must be in the same subnet
in order to establish a (Layer 2) link between them.
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IPv4 gateway: Specifies the IP address of the remote AP that allows the device's shell to gain
internet access.
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IPv4 broadcast: Specifies the IPv4 broadcast address, optional.
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Use custom DNS servers: Configures the IP address of the DNS servers, e.g., 165.21.100.88 for the
SingNet DNS server or 8.8.8.8 for the Google DNS server. The computers in the same subnet as this
device can then set this device's IP address as their preferred DNS server to obtain the same DNS
service.
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Accept router advertisements: Checkbox option unchecked by default
WBSIac Access Point User Ma n ua l
Figure 2-62: LAN Zone - General Setup
Network Tab
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