Configure a static IP address
There are two ways you can set up Pearl-2 to use a static IP address:
- From the Network configuration page using the Admin panel.
- From the Settings menu using the touch screen on Pearl-2
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Only IPv4 addresses are supported. Pearl-2 does not support IPv6.
Configure a static IP address using the Admin panel
- Login to the Admin panel as admin, see Connect to Admin panel.
- From the Configuration menu, select Network . The Network configuration page opens.
- Choose No from the Use DHCP drop-down and enter your networking information in to the required fields. Click Apply when you're done.
Static IP Address Fields
| Label | Description |
|---|---|
| Use DHCP | Select Yes to dynamically obtain an IP address at boot up or select No to use the configured static IP address. |
| IP Address | The internet protocol address (IP Address) to assign. Obtain this from your network administrator. Pearl-2 supports IPv4 addresses. It does not support IPv6 addresses. |
| Network Mask | Also called the subnet mask, this value denotes a range of IP addresses. Obtain this from your network administrator, from another computer on the same subnet, or calculate the value using an online subnet calculator. |
| Default gateway | The network node that serves as an access point to the rest of the network. This value cannot be blank unless you are using DCHP. Specify the system’s IP address if you don’t have a default gateway on your network. |
| DNS Server | The domain name system server (DNS server) translates human-readable hostnames into corresponding IP addresses. Specify the system’s IP address if you don’t have a DNS server on your network. This value cannot be blank unless you are using DHCP. |
| MTU Size | The maximum transmission unit (MTU) specifies the maximum packet size for transfer on the network. The default value is 1500, which is the largest value allowed by Ethernet at the network layer. It’s best for all nodes in your network to use the same value. Only change the MTU value if you know that other nodes use a different value. |
The default gateway and DNS Server fields cannot be left blank. If you do not have a default gateway or a DNS server for your network, enter the static IP address in those fields.
- Reboot Pearl-2 when prompted. From the Configuration menu, select Maintenance and click Reboot Now on the Maintenance page.
- After the system has finished rebooting, use the new IP address to log back in to the Admin panel as admin and verify that all changes were applied.
Configure a static IP address using the touch screen
- Tap the gear icon to open the System settings screen. If the control icons aren't showing, tap anywhere on the touch screen.
- Tap Network. The Network settings page opens. The currently enabled network type (DHCP or static) is highlighted green.
- Tap Static IP Address. The Static IP Address configuration page opens.
- Tap a segment of the IP Address (e.g. 192) to select it and use the keypad to enter a new static IP address. Continue to enter your Network Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS server information. Tap Apply when you're done.
- Reboot Pearl-2 to apply the network changes.
The default gateway and DNS Server fields cannot be left blank. If you do not have a default gateway or a DNS server for your network, enter the static IP address in those fields.
