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3. Select the IP Status tab to view the mobile computer's network address information. Unlike the IP Config tab in Finding
WLANs, the IP Status tab is view only with no user-configurable data fields.
Field
IP Type If DHCP was selected from the IP Config tab, leased IP address and network address data displays for the mobile computer. If Static
was selected, the values displayed were input manually in the IP Config tab on page 8-13.
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. Each node on the IP network must have a unique IP address 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. Dividing an organization's network into subnets allows it to
connect to the Internet with a single shared network address, for example, 255.255.255.0.
Gateway The gateway is a device that forwards IP packets to and from a remote destination.
DNS The Domain Name System (DNS) is a distributed Internet directory service. DNS is usually used to translate domain names and IP
addresses. It also controls Internet e-mail delivery. Most Internet service requires DNS to operate properly. If DNS is not
configured, Web sites cannot be located or e-mail 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.
MAC Address An IEEE 48-bit address assigned to the mobile computer at the factory that uniquely identifies the adapter at the physical layer.
Host Name Displays the name of the mobile computer.
4. Tap Renew to refresh the information displayed (through a DHCP request) within the IP Status tab.
Figure 8-21. Mobile Companion - IP Status Tab
Table 8-11. IP Status Fields
Description
WLAN Configuration 8-17