Assigning A Static Ip Address; Setting Up An Ip Address Via The Front Panel - Safran SecureSync 2400 User Manual

2.12 Setting up an IP Address
address, and instead proceed to
complete the SecureSync configuration process.
Please note:
Unless you are using DNS in conjunction with DHCP (with the client configured
using SecureSync's hostname instead of IP address), Safran recommends to dis-
able DHCP for SecureSync, and instead use a static IP address. Failure to do this
can result in a loss of time synchronization, should the DHCP server assign a new
IP address to SecureSync.
2.12.2

Assigning a Static IP Address

Safran recommends assigning a static IP address to SecureSync, even if the unit
is connected to a DHCP server.
This can be accomplished in several ways:
a. Via the
b. By connecting the SecureSync to an existing
c. By connecting a Personal Computer to SecureSync via a
d. By connecting a Personal Computer directly to SecureSync via a dedicated
2.12.2.1

Setting Up an IP Address via the Front Panel

Assigning an IP address to SecureSync, using the front panel keypad and inform-
ation display is a preferred way to provide network access to the unit, thus
enabling you thereafter to complete the setup process via the Web UI.
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keypad and information display
"Setting Up an IP Address via the Front Panel" below
using the assigned DHCP address, see
DHCP Network" on page 69.
"Setting Up an IP Address via the Serial Port" on
Ethernet cable, see
page 70.
Note: The following instructions apply to IPv4. To configure static
addresses in IPv6, you will need to use either the CLI or the front
panel.
"Accessing the Web UI" on
"Setting Up a Static IP Address via a
"Setting up a Static IP Address via Ethernet Cable" on
CHAPTER
page 71, in order to
on the front panel of the unit, see
DHCP network, temporarily
serial
page 69.
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cable, see