Dream Property DM8000 HD PVR - Manual (Page 54)

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You have choice between integrated ethernet and integrated wireless (WLAN) to establish a network connec-
tion to you Dreambox. If you have activated both connections you have to set the default adapter in the “Set
Network Adapter“ menu by pressing the
blue Options-Button .
Use interface:
This options toggles the integrated ethernet interface on and off.
Use DHCP:
If set to “yes“ your Dreambox will get its IP from a DHCP server. If you are using a router to access the inter-
net you usually have a DHCP server. Disable this option to set a static IP address.
Manually setting an IP address
These settings are only needed if you have selected “no“ on the “Use DHCP“ option before.
IP Address:
You can assign any IP address to you Dreambox. The only expection is the 192.168.0. 1 IP since it usually is
reserved for you internet router and should therefor not be used.
Free IP addresses: 192.168.0.2 - 192.168.0.254
Netmask
Enter the subnet mask which usually is 255.255.255.0
Use a gateway:
Set this option to “yes“ and enter the IP address of the PC or router in your network with internet connectiv-
ity.
Ususally this is: 192.168.0.1
To save the settings and activate the network connection press the OK-Button .
11.6.1 Integrated Ethernet
Select “Integrated Ethernet“ and press the OK-Button . Select the “Adapter settings“ option and press the
OK-Button. Use the Navigation-Buttons and the Numeric-Keypad to change the settings.
Adapter settings