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G. Enter values on the Network Settings tab of the
System Configuration dialog box, shown in the
figure at right. If your network does not have a
gateway server or DNS server, you should set those
parameters to 0.0.0.0.
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IIPP AAddddrreessss
—The unique, computer-readable
address of a device on your network. An IP address
is typically represented as four numbers separated
by periods (for example, 130.164.55.112), where the
numbers can be between 0 and 255, inclusive.
•
SSuubbnneett MMaasskk
—A code that helps the network device determine whether another device is
on the same subnet or a different subnet. The most common subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
•
GGaatteewwaayy
—The IP address of a device that acts as a gateway server, which is a connection
between two networks.
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DDNNSS AAddddrreessss
—The IP address of a network device that stores host names and translates
them into IP addresses.
H. Enter values on the System tab of the System Configuration dialog box.
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HHoosstt NNaammee
—Can describe the physical location of
the system or the application where it is being
used.
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CCoommmmeenntt
—Helps to identify the controller.
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PPaasssswwoorrdd--pprrootteecctt RReesseettss
—Determines whether
users are allowed to reset the Compact FieldPoint
system remotely. If this checkbox is selected, a user
must provide the password in order to reset the
system remotely. You must disable resets from
FieldPoint Explorer separately by setting user
access to Read Only or Deny Access.
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