Avision AM7100N (MT-0904B) - Manual (Page 38)

Note:
1. DHCP server: With DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol), a host can
automatically be given a unique IP address each time it connects to a
network--making IP address management an easier task for network
administrators. If the DHCP server is available from your network, you do not
need to enter TCP/IP, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS information. Instead,
this information will be automatically given for the product.
2. IP Address: An IP (Internet Protocol) address uniquely identifies a host
connection to an IP network. System administrator or network designer
assigns the IP address. The IP address consists of two parts, one identifying
the network and the one identifying your node. The IP address is usually
written as four numbers separated by periods. Each number can be zero to
255. For example, 10.1.30.186 could be an IP address.
3. WINS server: Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) servers dynamically
map IP addresses to computer names (NetBIOS names). This allows users to
access resources by computer name instead of by IP address. If you want this
computer to keep track of the names and IP addresses of other computers in
your network, configure this computer as a WINS server.
4. DNS: Stands for Domain Name System. The DNS server identifies hosts via
names instead of IP addresses. If the DNS server is available on your network,
you can enter the domain name instead of digits for the IP address.
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