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System Settings - Network
These are specific network settings for the console's Ethernet connections.
Network - Console
• Obtain an IP Automatically - Clicking in the enable box will set Cobalt to get its IP address
dynamically from a DHCP server. While the console is starting, it will ask for an IP address
from a DHCP server. If one responds, it will use the assigned IP address.
If no DHCP server is available, Cobalt will default to a self-generated link-local IP address in
the range of 169.254.x.y. The IP address used by Cobalt in this configuration may change
dynamically as needed. A change should typically only occur when there are changes to the
network configuration or to resolve an IP address conflict. Enabling or disabling the DHCP
setting will require you to reboot Cobalt for the new setting to take effect.
• IP address
o If DHCP is disabled, you set the Cobalt IP address here. This is a static IP address
and will remain set until changed by a user.
o If DHCP is enabled, this field will display the IP address that is being used by the
console (whether it is served via DHCP or a self-generated link-local IP address).