5 Configuration : 5.2 Check basic server configuration : 5.2.2 Configuring the network

  
5.2.2 Configuring the network
Select the operating mode of the network settings for the digitalSTROM Server.
”Automatic IP setup with DHCP” (factory setting)
According to factory settings, the digitalSTROM Server selects the IP address automatically by dynamic allocation (DHCP).
In addition, other settings such as net mask, gateway, etc. are automatically set up with the connected router or Windows PC.
”Static IP configuration”
All settings required for operation must be entered manually in the entry mask.
In case of manual network settings please note that a faulty configuration may render the digitalSTROM Servers inaccessible!
”IP address”
Currently valid IP address of the digitalSTROM Server
”Net mask”
Address entry mask for the search of devices in a subnet. Must be the same for all devices in a subnet
”Gateway”
IP address of the device permitting communication with other networks
”DNS1”
IP address of the 1st device for name resolution in the network (Domain Name Server 1)
”DNS2”
IP address of the 2nd device for name resolution in the network (Domain Name Server 2)
”MAC”
Hardware address of the network adaptor. Used for unique identification of the digitalSTROM Server, cannot be changed.
 
Resetting the network settings
Hold the LED push button at the housing front of the digitalSTROM Server depressed for 15 seconds to set the network configuration back to factory settings. Please note that this will also reset the administrator password to factory settings. See also chapter 5.2.6.