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Chapter 3  Front-Panel Menu Operation
To Configure the Remote Interface
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b. Set the “Subnet Mask.” The subnet mask is required if your 
network has been divided into subnets. Ask your network 
administrator whether a subnet mask is needed, and for the correct 
mask. Press the Subnet Mask softkey and enter the subnet mask in 
the IP address format (using the keypad). 
c. Set the “Default Gateway.” The gateway address is the address of 
a gateway, which is a device that connects two networks. Ask your 
network administrator whether a gateway is in use and for the 
correct address. Press the Default Gateway softkey and enter the 
gateway address in the IP address format (using the keypad).
d. Exit the “IP Setup” menu. Press DONE to return to the "Modify 
Settings" menu.
4 Configure the “DNS Setup” (optional).
DNS (Domain Name Service) is an Internet service that translates 
domain names into IP addresses. Ask your network administrator 
whether DNS is in use, and if it is, for the host name, domain name, and 
DNS server address to use. 
Start at the “Modify Settings” menu.
Press the DNS Setup softkey to display the “Host Name” field.
a. Set the “Host Name.” Enter the host name. The host name is the 
host portion of the domain name, which is translated into an IP 
address. The host name is entered as a string using the knob and 
cursor keys to select and change characters. The host name may