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OpenCom 100 in a Serverless LAN Configuration Examples
OpenCom 100 in a Serverless LAN
OpenCom 100 in a serverless LAN
In a peer-to-peer network, the work-
stations are connected to one an-
other via network cables. In many
networks, the cables run in the form
of a star from a central hub. Such
networks do not require special
servers. This configuration example
is also valid for a LAN with a server
using a protocol other than TCP/IP
(e.g. AppleTalk or IPX/SPX).
In a serverless LAN, the OpenCom
100 takes over the IP configuration
of the connected workstations. All
TCP/IP settings necessary for the
workstations are assigned by the
OpenCom 100 via DHCP (Dynamic
Host Configuration Protocol). In this
operating mode, the IP address
space reserved for such networks is
used:
Install TCP/IP and a Web browser for
every workstation which is to have
access to the OpenCom 100 network
features. For notes on installing net-
work cards, please refer to Network
Card Setup (LAN) on page 29.
DNS Name Resolution
In a serverless LAN, the internal DNS
name resolution is performed by the
OpenCom 100. If you type the string
“host.domain” into your browser, a
DNS request is sent to the OpenCom
100 IP address. The OpenCom 100
OpenCom
(DHCP, RAS,
int. DNS, Internet)
S
0
Net
PC 2
Net
ISP
(DNS)
S
0
Ext.
PC
S
0
PC 1
Net Hub
192.168.99.254 OpenCom 100 IP address
192.168.99.129 to 192.168.99.254 DHCP addresses: IP address space for the
workstations
192.168.100.0 to 192.168.100.10 PPP addresses: IP address space for RAS di-
alling
255.255.255.128 Network mask (Class C network)
192.168.99.254 DNS server IP address
192.168.99.254 Default Gateway IP address
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