Ethernet Settings - GE MDS SD Series Reference Manual

28 SD Series Ref. Manual (Packet & Transparent Mode)

Ethernet Settings

The local Ethernet connection should be configured to conform to the
needs of the local Ethernet network. The IP Configuration Menu pro-
vides access for TFTP reprogramming and saving/restoring configura-
tion information. Additionally, if UDP/TCP data traffic is desired, the
settings of the Ethernet Data Port will need to be configured. Here are
some general points that apply to Ethernet settings:
• The Radio's Ethernet settings must be configured in order to com-
municate over the LAN to which it is connected.
• It must be known whether or not a DHCP server is active in a net-
work to make use of the radio's DHCP setting.
• If DHCP is available, it can be enabled. Once enabled, it can take
up to a few minutes before the radio obtains an IP address, which
will be displayed in the
• If DHCP operation is unavailable (or is not desired), then a static
IP address may be manually set. IP network setup is beyond the
scope of this manual. Consult the network administrator.
• As a quick reference, a typical LAN setup might appear as fol-
lows:
Static IP Address
Static IP Netmask
Static Default Gateway 192.168.1.1
DHCP
See "Ethernet Configuration" on Page 62 for more additional informa-
tion on these settings.
Current IP Address field
192.168.1.101
255.255.255.0
Disabled
MDS 05-4846A01, Rev. C
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