Using DHCP server settings to assign an IPv4 address

Complete this task to use DHCP server settings to assign an IPv4 address.

About this task

To specify that the DHCP server assign an IPv4 address, use the following method.

Procedure

  1. From the library's Activity touchscreen, press MENU —> Settings —> Network —> Ethernet IPv4—> ENTER.
    The Ethernet screen displays Ethernet settings for Frame 1 If the library contains more than one frame, press UP or DOWN to view the settings for the next or previous frame. If the frame contains more than one Ethernet port, press UP or DOWN to view the settings for each port.
    Ethernet IPv4                Panel 0175
    
    Current Settings Frame 1:
    
    MAC Address: 18:36:F3:98:4F:9A
    IP Address (IPv4):  19.117.63.126
    Subnet Mask (IPv4): 255.255.253.0
    Gateway (IPv4):     19.117.63.253
    
    Ethernet Mode:  Static IP
    
    Press ENTER to Change Settings
    
    [BACK]  [ UP ]  [DOWN]   [ENTER]
  2. To change the Ethernet setting, press ENTER.
    The Ethernet Settings menu displays.
    Ethernet Settings IPv4          Panel 0176
    
    Disable Ethernet
    Enable with DHCP
    Enable with Static IP
    
    [BACK]  [ UP ]  [DOWN]   [ENTER]
  3. Press UP or DOWN to highlight Enable with DHCP and press ENTER.
    • The library displays the message If you select ENTER, the Ethernet Settings will be obtained through the DHCP server. Press ENTER to continue. Press ENTER to obtain the settings.
    • The library displays the message Enabling DHCP settings. This may take up to four minutes. followed by DHCP Enabled.
    • Press ENTER. The Ethernet menu redisplays with the new setting.
  4. Press BACK until you return to the Activity screen.