Netgear GS748TS GS7xxTS User Manual - Page 39

GS700TS Smart Switch Software Administration Manual 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: Figure 3-2 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. Managing System Settings 3-4 v1.0, June 2009