Configuring Device IP Address Settings
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Overview
Use the pages of the Device Editor to view and edit IP address settings for a remote device.
To display this page, select a remote device name in the Device List node in the left pane of the Device Editor, then click on the Address Setting tab.
NOTE: Refer to the topic Configuring Properties in the Device Editor for instructions on how to edit properties.
Configuring the Address Setting Page
The Address Setting page includes the following settings:
Setting
Description
In the Address Settings page, edit the following:
IP Address
By default:
  • the first three octet values equal the first three octet values of the Ethernet communication module,
  • the fourth octet value equals this device Number setting
DHCP for this Device
  • Enabled activates the DHCP client in this device. The device obtains its IP address from the DHCP service provided by the Ethernet communication module and appears on the auto-generated DHCP client list.
  • Disabled (the default) de-activates the DHCP client in this device.
Identified by
If DHCP for this Device is Enabled, this indicates the device identifier type:
  • MAC Address, or
  • Name
Identifier
If DHCP for this Device is Enabled, the specific device MAC Address or Name value.
NOTE: If you use a device name, confirm that you have typed the same device name in the DTM device. Otherwise, the device will not take its IP address.
Mask
The device subnet mask. The default = 255.255.255.0.
Gateway
The gateway address used to reach this device. The default of 0.0.0.0 indicates this device is located on the same subnet as the Ethernet communication module.