VBrick Systems VB5000 - Manual (Page 17)

MPEG-2 Configuration
VBrick MPEG-2 Appliance Admin Guide 9
Network DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol – (Enable, Disable). On
Ethernet models, if DHCP is enabled, the VBrick gets its IP
Address or Network Timer Server and Subnet Mask from the
DHCP server. If the DHCP server supplies the Gateway Address
or DNS server address, these parameters will replace the user
entered Gateway and DNS Time Server settings. If DHCP is
enabled and the VBrick cannot obtain an IP address from the
server, the VBrick will start in limited run mode after two
minutes, using its default IP Address of 172.17.5.5. After 15
minutes, it will automatically reset and again attempt to acquire
an address. The LCD screen on the front of the VBrick will
indicate a DHCP failed message. Note: The VBrick appliance
requires a minimum DHCP lease length of 8 minutes to work,
however it is recommended to extend the lease time to what is
maximally available via the network to avoid disruptions.
DHCP Retry Delay See above. Use to adjust the time before the appliance will reset
and attempt to acquire an IP address. Range 3–15. Default = 15.
IP Address IP Address of the VBrick.
Subnet Mask Subnet mask for the VBrick address.