ZyXEL Communications P-2900-4HB User Manual
P-2900-4HB User’s Guide
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LAN Setup
5.1 Overview
A Local Area Network (LAN) is a shared communication system to which many
networking devices are connected. It is limited to the immediate area, usually the
same building or floor of a building.
networking devices are connected. It is limited to the immediate area, usually the
same building or floor of a building.
Use the LAN screens to help you configure a LAN DHCP server and manage IP
addresses.
addresses.
5.1.1 What You Can Do in the LAN Screens
• Use the LAN Setup screen (
) to configure the DHCP
settings, and set the LAN IP address and subnet mask of your ZyXEL Device.
You can also edit your ZyXEL Device’s RIP, Multicast and Any IP from this
screen.
• Use the Static DHCP screen (
) to configure the static
DHCP settings of your ZyXEL Device.
5.1.2 What You Need To Know About LAN
IP Address
IP addresses identify individual devices on a network. Every networking device
(including computers, servers, routers, printers, etc.) needs an IP address to
communicate across the network. These networking devices are also known as
hosts.
(including computers, servers, routers, printers, etc.) needs an IP address to
communicate across the network. These networking devices are also known as
hosts.
LAN