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Configuring the Network Link IP

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Adding the NSS to your Network Configuring the Network Link IP 3 • Assign Via: The method used to assign an IP configuration to the physical or virtual interface. Options include: - DHCP: The IP configuration was assigned by a DHCP server. Or, if the interface was configured to use DHCP for IP configuration but no DHCP server was found, the IP address was assigned by the AutoIP protocol. - Static: A static IP configuration was manually entered through the NSS configuration interface. • IP Address: The IP address for the physical or virtual interface. • Netmask: The netmask for the physical or virtual interface. • Gateway: The address of the gateway for the physical or virtual interface. Configuring the Network Link IP You need to configure the method for assigning an IP configuration to each interface connected to the NSS. NOTE: If you hotplug the Ethernet link after the initial installation of the NSS, make sure you wait 15 seconds between the time you unplug the cable and then plug it back in. The NSS displays the correct new settings within 10 seconds. To set the IP address allocation method for an interface: STEP 1 From the Manager Menu, click Network IP. The Network IP page appears listing each interface. Cisco Small Business NSS2000 Series Administration Guide 18

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Adding the NSS to your Network
Configuring the Network Link IP
Cisco Small Business NSS2000 Series Administration Guide
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3
Assign Via:
The method used to assign an IP configuration to the physical or
virtual interface. Options include:
-
DHCP:
The IP configuration was assigned by a DHCP server. Or, if the
interface was configured to use DHCP for IP configuration but no DHCP
server was found, the IP address was assigned by the AutoIP protocol.
-
Static:
A static IP configuration was manually entered through the NSS
configuration interface.
IP Address:
The IP address for the physical or virtual interface.
Netmask:
The netmask for the physical or virtual interface.
Gateway:
The address of the gateway for the physical or virtual interface.
Configuring the Network Link IP
You need to configure the method for assigning an IP configuration to each
interface connected to the NSS.
To set the IP address allocation method for an interface:
STEP 1
From the
Manager Menu
, click
Network
¨
IP.
The
Network IP
page appears listing each interface.
NOTE:
If you hotplug the Ethernet link after
the initial installation of the NSS, make sure you
wait 15 seconds between the time you unplug
the cable and then plug it back in. The NSS
displays the correct new settings within 10
seconds.