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5.6. Network Parameters

In order to communicate with the RPC-4840N via network, the

IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway Address must first be

defined using the Network Parameters menu. If desired, this

menu also allows you to implement IP Security features, which

restrict command mode access based on the user's IP Address.
Settings for network parameters depend upon the configuration

of your individual network. Please contact your network

administrator for appropriate settings, and then assign parameters

as described in this section.
To access the Network Parameters menu (Figure 5.5), type /N

and press [Enter]. Note that this menu is not available in User

Mode. The following options are available:

1. IP Address: Defines the IP Address for the RPC-4840N

unit. Type 1 press [Enter], and follow the instructions in

the submenu. (Default = undefined)

2. Subnet Mask: Defines the Subnet Mask for the RPC unit.

Type 2 press [Enter], and follow the instructions in the

submenu. (Default = undefined)

3. Gateway Address: Defines the Gateway Address for the

RPC. Type 3 press [Enter], and follow the instructions in

the submenu. (Default = undefined)

4. IP Security: Sets up the IP Security feature as described

in Section 5.6.1.

5. Mac Address: Displays the unit's MAC Address. Note

that this item is not used to redefine the MAC Address.

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Configuration

NETWORK PARAMETERS:

1. IP Address:

(undefined)

2. Subnet Mask:

(undefined)

3. Gateway Address:

(undefined)

4. IP Security

MAC Address:

52-54-40-22-74-0e

Enter Selection or to Exit ...

Figure 5.5: Network Parameters Menu (System Mode Only)