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Static IP Address Entry Fields
Table 2-14
Field
IP Address The Internet is a collection of networks with users that communicate with each other. Each
communication carries the address of the source and destination networks and the particular machine
within the network associated with the user or host computer at each end. This address is called the IP
address (Internet Protocol address). Each node on the IP network must be assigned a unique IP address
that is made up of a network identifier and a host identifier. Enter the IP address as a dotted-decimal
notation with the decimal value of each octet separated by a period, for example, 192.168.7.27.
Subnet Mask Most TCP/IP networks use subnets to manage routed IP addresses. All IP addresses have a network
part and a host part. The network part specifies a physical network. The host part specifies a host on that
physical network. The subnet mask allows a network administrator to use some of the bits that are
normally used to specify the host to instead specify physical sub-networks within an organization. This
helps organize and simplify routing between physical networks.
Select the Advanced check box, then tab to Next > and press ENT to display the Advanced Address Entry dialog.
Enter the Gateway, DNS and WINS addresses. Tab to Next > and press ENT without selecting the Advanced
check box to display the Transmit Power dialog.
Advanced Address Entry Dialog Box
Figure 2-80
The IP information entered in the profile is only used if the Enable IP Mgmt check box in the Options > System
Options dialog was selected
ignored and the IP information entered in the Microsoft interface applies.
IP Config Advanced Address Entry Fields
Table 2-15
Field
G/W The default gateway forwards IP packets to and from a remote destination.
DNS The Domain Name System (DNS) is a distributed Internet directory service. DNS translates
domain names and IP addresses and controls Internet email delivery. Most Internet services
require DNS to operate properly. If DNS is not configured, Web sites cannot be located and/or
email delivery fails.
WINS WINS is a Microsoft® Net BIOS name server. WINS eliminates the broadcasts needed to resolve
computer names to IP addresses by providing a cache or database of translations.
Tab to Next > and press ENT. The Transmit Power dialog displays.
(System Options on page 2-78). If not selected, the IP information in the profile is
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