Chapter 3: Using the Web Interface
Static
: Manually configure the IPv4 settings.
• DHCP settings: Optionally specify the preferred hostname, which
must meet the following requirements:
Consists of alphanumeric characters and/or hyphens
Cannot begin or end with a hyphen
Cannot contain more than 63 characters
Cannot contain punctuation marks, spaces, and other symbols
• Static settings: Assign a static IPv4 address, which follows this
syntax "IP address/prefix length".
Example:
192.168.84.99/24
IPv6 settings:
Enable IPv6 Enable or disable the IPv6 protocol.
IP Auto
Configuration
Select the method to configure IPv6 settings.
Automatic
: Auto-configure IPv6 settings via
DHCPv6.
Static
: Manually configure the IPv6 settings.
• Automatic settings: Optionally specify the preferred hostname,
which must meet the above requirements.
• Static settings: Assign a static IPv6 address, which follows this
syntax "IP address/prefix length".
Example:
fd07:2fa:6cff:1111::0/128
Common Network Settings
Common Network Settings are OPTIONAL, not required. Therefore, leave
them unchanged if there are no specific local networking requirements.
Cascading Mode Leave it to the default "None" unless you are
establishing a cascading chain.
For more information, refer to:
Cascading Multiple BCM2 Devices for Sharing
Ethernet Connectivity
Setting the Cascading Mode
(on page 183)