System Settings 185
LAN Settings
How to configure the LAN settings
The first three ‘Current...’ settings can NOT be edited.
Press System 7.
Then System Configuration.
Then LAN.
Use the ▲|▼ arrows to select one of the following, then press Edit.
o Hostname Change the name that can be used to address the FieldFox if
your server supports this feature. The default hostname is generated
automatically.
o Obtain IP Choose from:
o DHCP - IP Address is assigned dynamically. If your server supports this
feature, the IP Address for the FieldFox is assigned each time it is started.
o Static - Set the IP Address manually. The Address remains until you
change it.
o Static IP Address - Enter the IP Address – including periods - in the format
nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn
o Static Subnet Mask - Enter the Subnet Mask – including periods - in the
format nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn
o Static Gateway - Enter the Static Gateway – including periods - in the
format nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn
o Apply Settings Choose from:
o Power Up The above settings take effect when the FieldFox is started.
o Now The above settings take effect immediately.
NOTE To make the LAN settings persist after power up, toggle Apply Settings to Now
then back to Power Up. You should see a message indicating that the LANconfig
file was saved.
Press Done Edit when finished.
Power ON
When the FieldFox is without a power source, this setting allows the FieldFox to
power ON as soon as a charged battery or the DC Adapter is inserted without
pressing the power button.