Ethernet - DPS Telecom NetGuardian 16A User Manual

11.3

Ethernet

The Edit > Ethernet menu allows you to define and configure Ethernet settings.
MAC Address
Host Name
Enable DHCP
Unit IP
Subnet Mask
Gateway
DNS Server 1
DNS Server 2
Note: DNS Server settings are required if a hostname is being used for ping targets.
The Provisioning > Ethernet menu
Ethernet Settings
Hardware address of the NetGuardian. (Not editable - For reference only.)
Used only for web browsing. Example: If you don't want to remember this NetGuardian's
IP address, you can type in a name is this field, such as NG16. Once you save and
reboot the unit, you can now browse to it locally by simply typing in "NG16" in the
address bar. (no "http://" needed).
Used to turn on Dynamic Host Connection Protocol. NOT recommended, because the
unit is assigned an IP address from your DHCP server. The IP you've already assigned to
the unit becomes inactive. Using DHCP means the unit will NOT operate in a T/Mon
environment.
IP address of the NetGuardian.
A road sign to the NetGuardian, telling it whether your packets should stay on your local
network or be forwarded somewhere else on a wide-area network.
An important parameter if you are connected to a wide-area network. It tells the
NetGuardian which machine is the gateway out of your local network. Set to
255.255.255.255 if not using. Contact your network administrator for this info.
Primary IP address of the domain name server. Set to 255.255.255.255 if not using.
Secondary IP address of the domain name server. Set to 255.255.255.255 is not using.
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