Configuring basic network settings

Use the Network page to alter any of the initial network settings.

Procedure

  1. In the navigation pane, click Administration > Network.
    The Network page is displayed.
    Figure 1. Network
    Network
  2. In the Hostname field, specify the unique name for this system on the local network.
  3. Optional: In the Domain name suffix field, specify the name that is used as the domain name for this system on the local network.
  4. Select Use manually configured static IP for IP Assignment. For DHCP address assignment, see section Configuring the DHCP network details.
  5. Configure the static IP address:
    1. In the IP address field, enter the IP address for this system.
    2. In the Subnet mask drop-down list, select the subnet mask to be used by this system.
    3. In the Gateway address field, enter the IP address of the system or router that handles requests outside of the current subnet.
  6. Specify the Name Services according to the IP assignment.
    1. For manually configured static IP, select the Use DNS, using server addresses below option.
    2. For DHCP IP address assignment, select the Use DNS, but obtain server addresses via DHCP option.
  7. Optional: Enter up to three IP addresses for Domain Name System (DNS) servers to use when you are resolving host names.
    TSA searches the servers in the order they are displayed.
  8. Click Save to save the network settings.
    You are prompted to restart the system.
    CAUTION:
    Be careful when you are changing the network settings. If a mistake is made with the network configuration, the TSA UI may not be reachable. In that event, the TSA console must be used to repair the network configuration:
    • For VMware, use the VMware ESXi web interface
    • For Microsoft Hyper-V, use the Hyper-V Manager
  9. Click Cancel to exit the Network page without saving the settings.