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Forum 500 in a LAN with an IP-enabled Server68

Configuration Examples

In many cases, an IP-enabled server configures the TCP/IP set-

tings via DHCP for all workstations. On starting, the Forum 500

requests TCP/IP settings via DHCP. If this request is responded to,

the Forum 500 uses the TCP/IP settings received. You can then

use a workstation to access the Forum 500 Configurator under

the IP address assigned by the server.

In networks in which the TCP/IP settings are made manually, you

have to enter the corresponding TCP/IP settings in the Forum 500

Configurator (NET Configuration: Easy Access menu). Here

the Forum 500 acts as the DHCP server. A workstation requesting

the TCP/IP settings via DHCP then receives the settings you made

in the Configurator.

DNS Name Resolution

In a LAN with an IP-enabled server, the latter is also responsible

for DNS name resolution. If you want to start the Configurator

by entering a DNS name, you must link this name on the server

with the IP address used by the Forum 500. For further informa-

tion, refer to the server documentation.

Note: To access the Forum 500 under the same IP address after

a restart, you must specify this IP address permanently on a

DHCP server. On a DHCP server it is possible to link the MAC

address of a network card with a specific IP address. You will find

details in the server documentation.

Internet Access

You can also use the Forum 500 as an Internet access server in a

LAN with an IP-enabled server. To do this, you must enter the

Forum 500 IP address on the server as the default gateway. In

addition, you must edit the internal DNS server configuration so

that the resolution of external DNS names is forwarded to the

Forum 500.

In this example, the Internet connection is established from a

workstation via the server, which in turn requests Internet access

from the Forum 500.

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