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Programming the BNIC (continued)
Configuring the
4. Select the BNIC IP Settings tab.
BNIC
5. Configure the BNIC IP Settings tab by setting:
• The IP Address.
- Use the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) option to have the Building
- Select the Use the following address option if you want to set the IP address manually
- For Static IP Addresses:
Important:
• The Domain Name Server (DNS).
- By default, the Obtain DNS server address automatically option is selected. It is
- A domain server name can be entered manually in the Use the following DNS server
Network automatically assign an IP address to the card.
and enter a Static IP address.
• If you are using a Customer LAN,
provided addresses
• If you are using a Proprietary Fire Alarm LAN, the Recommended Convention for the
Subnet is 255.255.0.0.
•
•
To avoid network conflicts, do not use 192.168.100.1 for an IP
Address when assigning BNICs.
•
The mDNS works within the same broadcast domain. Typically all
devices on a single subnet are on the same broadcast domain and
are reachable via IP broadcast. The facility MIS/IT department will
provide guidance on use of mDNS.
recommended to leave this setting selected.
address box.
Figure 12. BNIC IP Settings tab
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