Configuring the SmartConnect IP Address

SmartConnect is available with SmartServer 4.2 and higher.

This section describes how to configure the SmartConnect LAN (eth0) interface settings and set a static IP address using the Configuration page Networking tab. The SmartConnect Networking Configuration page displays transmitting and receiving data information, provides the ability to set up the network interfaces, and provides access to network logs as shown below.

To configure the SmartConnect LAN interface, and to set a static IP address using the SmartConnect Configuration page Networking tab, perform the following steps:

1. Open the SmartConnect Configuration page as described in Accessing the SmartConnect Configuration Page.
   
   

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2. Click the Networking tab.
   
   

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3. Click eth0.
   
   

   
   The eth0 settings appear.
   
   

    

4. Click IPv4 edit.
   
   

   
   The following dialog box appears:
   
   

    

5. Choose between Automatic (DHCP) and Manual depending on your environment. Use Manual to set a static TCP/IP address. You can override the automatic settings and define custom routes as needed. 
   
   For example, for Manual mode, set your IP address as well as the DNS Server, as shown below.
   
   

    

6. Click Save.
   
   The networking mode changes are saved.