Barco R5976924 - Manual (Page 171)

11. Configurator, Communication settings
11. CONFIGURATOR, COMMUNICATION
SETTINGS
Overview
• Network settings
• Serial network address
• DMX settings
• Infrared receivers
11.1 Network settings
Overview
• Ethernet Connection
• Assign an Ethernet address via DHCP
• Manually assign an Ethernet address
11.1.1 Ethernet Connection
IP
Internet Protocol. The network layer of TCP/IP. Required for communication with the internet.
Subnet mask
A number that is used to identify a subnetwork so that IP addresses can be shared on a local
area network.
Default Gateway
A router that serves as an entry point into and exit point out of a network. For example, a
local network (LAN) may need a gateway to connect it to a wide area network (WAN) or to the
Internet.
DHCP
Dynamic host configuration protocol. DHCP is a communications protocol that lets network
administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of IP addresses in an organi-
zation’s network. Using the Internet Protocol, each machine that can connect to the Internet
needs a unique IP address. When an organization sets up its computer users with a connection
to the Internet, an IP address must be assigned to each machine. Without DHCP, the IP ad-
dress must be entered manually at each computer and, if computers move to another location
in another part of the network, a new IP address must be entered. DHCP lets a network ad-
ministrator supervise and distribute IP addresses from a central point and automatically sends
a new IP address when a computer is plugged into a different place in the network.
What should be set up for the Ethernet address
2 ways can be used to assign an address:
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