NETGEAR GS748TS Switch User Manual


 
GS700TS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual
Managing System Settings 3-4
v1.0, June 2009
IP Configuration
The IP Configuration screen contains fields for assigning IP addresses. IP addresses are either
defined as static or are retrieved using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). The
DHCP assigns dynamic IP addresses to devices on a network. DHCP ensures that network devices
can have a different IP address every time the device connects to the network.
Note the following when configuring IP Addresses:
If the device is accessed using SmartWizard Discovery, the IP address retrieved through
DHCP is displayed.
If the device fails to retrieve an IP address through DHCP, the default IP address is
192.168.0.239.
The IP Interface screen also contains information for defining default gateways and selecting a
Management VLAN ID.
To define an IP interface:
1. Click System > Management > IP Configuration. The IP Configuration screen displays:
The IP Configuration screen contains the following fields:
Get Dynamic IP from DHCP Server – Enables the IP address to be configured
automatically by the DHCP server. Selecting this field disables the IP Address, Subnet
Mask, Gateway and Delete fields. This is the default value.
Static IP Address – Enables the user to define a static IP address.
IP Address – Enter the static IP address used to manage the device.
Figure 3-2