Specify network settings

Use the Network Settings Widget to enable DHCP client and specify the IP address, Mask, gateway, and DNS settings for the network of the device.

  1. On the device, open the screen with the Network Settings Widget.
    If you created your project using the OptixPanel template on the start page, select Settings and then select Network.
  2. Select the network settings to configure for the device:
    • LAN. Network settings for a compact device with one port or a standard device with two ports.
    • WAN. Network settings for a standard device with two ports.
  3. Select DHCP client enabled to assign IP, mask, gateway, and DNS addresses automatically and make the settings read-only, or clear DHCP client enabled to enter network settings manually:
    • IP address. The IP address of the device.
    • Mask. This address must be identical to the server mask.
    • Default gateway. Optional IP address for the default network gateway.
    • DNS 1. Primary DNS address of the network.
    • DNS 2. Secondary DNS address of the network.
    Changes to network settings require you to reboot the device.
  4. If you have made manual changes, select Apply.
  5. Select Reboot.
    You must reconnect the device through the FTRA widget. See Connect to remote access
    Device disconnected appears.