Ethernet Configuration page

The following list describes the Ethernet network settings in the Ethernet (eth0) page:

IP Settings

You can set the IP address for XBee Gateway either automatically, using DHCP, or by assigning a static IP address. You must enable either the Obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP or the Use the following IP address option.

• Obtain an IP address automatically using DHCP: Select this option to enable DHCP to assign an IP address to the gateway. XBee Gateway uses a DHCP server to obtain its IP address information, by default. A DHCP server needs to provide an IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and Domain Name System (DNS) server for the device. If you disable DHCP, you must select the Use the following IP address option and configure these settings manually.
• Use the following IP address: Specify a static IP address for XBee Gateway, consisting of the following:
  • IP Address: The IP address assigned to network devices.
  • Subnet Mask: The subnet mask assigned to the device. The subnet mask is combined with the IP address to determine which network this Digi device is part of.
  • Default Gateway: The IP address of the computer that enables this Digi device to access other networks, such as the Internet.

Advanced Settings

• Interface enable: Enables or disables the Ethernet network interface.

• Auto IP enable: Enables or disables use of AutoIP address assignment. When AutoIP is enabled, XBee Gateway automatically self-configures an IP address when an address is not available from other methods. For example, when the Digi device is configured for DHCP and a DHCP server is not currently available. For more information on AutoIP, see RFC 3927, Dynamic Configuration of IPv4 Link-Local Addresses.
• Source route enable: Enables or disables source routing to specify a route through the network.