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Figure 3.4: Network arrangements
The Ethernet port on the Kiosc Touch is auto-sensing; it does not matter
whether a cross or straight network-cable is being used.
3.6 IP Address
The Kiosc Touch supports both static IP addresses and automatic IP addresses.
By default, the Kiosc Touch is set to DHCP in which it will automatically be
assigned an IP address by the DHCP server in the network. The 'DHCP server'
is typically part of the router's functionality.
Static IP addresses are useful when there is no DHCP server in the network, for
instance when there is a direct peer-to-peer connection between a Kiosc Touch
and a computer. It is also useful in permanent installations where the IP ad-
dress of the Kiosc Touch is known by other equipment and therefor should not
change. When using DHCP there is always the risk of automatically being given
a new IP address in the event that the DHCP server is replaced. When using
static IP addresses make sure that all equipment on the network have unique
IP addresses.
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