Sony 2140847 User Manual
Rev 3.0D May.10
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7: Configuring LAN/WiFi
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LAN/WiFi
The LAN/WiFi section displays VLAN configuration parameters, in
ACEmanager.
ACEmanager.
VLAN stands for virtual LAN. VLANSs help structure the network
growth of companies. A VLAN typically has a cluster of hosts that are
together in a broadcast domain and not based on their physical
location. A difference between VLAN and LAN is that a VLAN allows
devices to be grouped together even when the devices are not
located on the same network switch.
growth of companies. A VLAN typically has a cluster of hosts that are
together in a broadcast domain and not based on their physical
location. A difference between VLAN and LAN is that a VLAN allows
devices to be grouped together even when the devices are not
located on the same network switch.
The VLAN implementation with a Helix is more of a VLAN support.
i.e. if there is a switch behind the Helix that supports VLAN, Helix will
forward the packet to the appropriate VLAN segment.
i.e. if there is a switch behind the Helix that supports VLAN, Helix will
forward the packet to the appropriate VLAN segment.
ACEmanager allows the users to reconfigure their network instead of
relocating devices.
relocating devices.
Addressing/VLAN
This section indicates the status and allows you to change the IP
settings of the local network.
settings of the local network.
Note: Changing settings in this area will require you to reconnect to
ACEmanager after saving any changes.
ACEmanager after saving any changes.
Figure 7-1: ACEmanager: LAN/WiFi - Addressing