The subnet mask, Accessing the pc’s subnet mask and ip address, Opening the network dialog box – Extron Electronics MS9500 HD FrEND Plus User Manual
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MS9500GL HD FrEND Plus
Appendix A: TCP/IP Communications
The Subnet Mask
The Subnet Mask is another 32-bit binary number that is used to 'mask' certain bits of the IP Address. This
provides a method of extending the number of network options for a given IP Address. It works by allowing part
of the host identifier to be used as a 'subnet identifier'.
It is important that you set the correct value for the Subnet Mask. The basic values depend on the class of IP
Address being used:
Class Name
Subnet Mask
Class A
255.0.0.0
Class B
255.255.0.0
Class C
255.255.255.0
Accessing the PC’s Subnet Mask and IP Address
Opening the Network Dialog Box:
The MS9500GL’s IP address is located in the Network dialog box, which can be accessed in the following
manner:
Right-Click the Network Neighborhood desktop shortcut, and then select Properties.
Alternatively, select the Windows™ Start button, then select Settings/Control Panel, and double-click
the Network icon.
After performing either of the previous steps, the Network dialog box will appear.
The Network Dialog Box
Accessing the IP Address:
To access the MS9500GL’s IP address from the Network dialog box, do the following:
1. Scroll down the list of installed network components, and click on the relevant “TCP/IP” entry.
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