Network Configuration; Automatic Ip Address Configuration - GridConnect Device Server MSS 485 User Manual

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3.4 Network Configuration

The unit's network values display when you select Network from the main menu. The following sections
describe the configurable parameters on the Network Settings page.

3.4.1 Automatic IP Address Configuration

An IP address can be assigned automatically. You then enter related network settings.
To assign an IP address automatically:
1. On the main menu, click Network.
2. Select Obtain IP address automatically.
3. Enter the following (as necessary):
BOOTP
DHCP
AutoIP
DHCP Host Name
3-8
Select Enable to permit the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP).
server to assign the IP address from a pool of addresses
automatically. Enable is the default.
Select Enable to permit the Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP) to assign a leased IP address to the XPort
unit automatically. Enable is the default.
Select Enable to permit the XPort to generate an IP in the
169.254.x.x address range with a Class B subnet. Enable is
the default.
Enter the name of the host on the network providing the IP
address.
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