CTEK M4200E SkyRouter - Manual (Page 11)

Part Number 91-601-01
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4 Administration, Configuration and Status
About Addressing – Devices connecting to CDMA/1XRTT networks are assigned an IP address by the serving network.
Address assignment may either be static or the unit will be dynamically assigned an IP addresses, depending on
arrangements that you have made with your wireless network operator. Dynamically assigned IP address remain in effect
for a period of time assigned by the network operator, usually at most a small number of hours.
Ctek’s SkyRouter includes features that manage the temporal nature of dynamically assigned wireless IP addresses.
Using the Wireless Configuration screen you can configure your SkyRouter to use a Dynamic DNS (DDNS) service. Ctek
operates a DDNS test bed that allows our customers to observe the performance and reliability of DDNS with their
applications. For large-scale commercial applications Ctek recommends that users configure their own DDNS, managed
and maintained with the customers ongoing IT operations. The SkyRouter may also be configured to operate with a
standard DNS having Dynamic DNS capabilities. Examples of this type of service would be
Berkeley Internet Name Daemon
(BIND) and Microsoft Server 2000 and up. For detailed information see Ctek’s TechNote S4200-01.
Even if you elect to use a static IP address a DDNS service will add value in two ways. First, when the networks static
addressing assignment fails there is a mandatory waiting period before the endpoint is allowed to reinitiate the request for
a static address registration. During this period of time the network will dynamically assign addresses to the end point. A
DDNS service will make the end point network addressable (by name) during this period of time. Secondly, a name
service allows your end point to be known by a name that is independent of network addressing. Addressing a unit by
name may be easier for end users to remember and will, over a long period of time, reduce maintenance problems.
4.1 Getting Started
Once the PC has been set up properly and physically connected to the SkyRouter you are ready to begin configuring the
Series 4200 SkyRouter for your application. To access the Administration menu use a conventional web browser pointed
at http:// 192.168.1.10. A login screen appears as shown below. The default User ID is “ctek” (without the quotes) and the
default Password is also “ctek”. Be sure to change the user ID and password and record your new selections.
Figure 4
When you have completed the login process you will be presented with the top-level administration menu.