Xblue Networks X-50 - Manual (Page 85)

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IP Settings (Static IP Address)
Depending on the installation it may be possible to configure the WAN port to use a “Static IP Address”, which can be
used by some ISP’s but generally is used when the system is not part of a voice network or supporting remote
workers. For example, when using e-mail delivery or NAT for remote to programming. This parameter makes it easier
for network administrators to enter a specific IP Address, which they often reserve for printers, servers, routers, and
gateways.
• Internet IP Address - Enter the IP address that will be used to identify the X-50 system.
• Subnet Mask - when using “Static IP Address” the Subnet Mask will have to be entered by the
administrator. If there is a single Subnet, the entry will be 255.255.255.0.
• Gateway - The Default Gateway refers to the Gateway device that connects the Intranet (LAN) to the
Internet. Basically, it is the window to the Internet.
• Static DNS 1 & 2 - The Domain Name System (DNS) the Internet’s phone book, and is used to
translate IP Addresses to something that is easy to remember such as “xbluenetworks.com”. Some
Internet Service Providers (ISP) require Static DNS when using static IP Addresses.
WAN Services
• Enable Firewall - Although nothing is 100% safe against malicious network attacks, keeping the
firewall enabled should minimize the effectiveness of these attacks.