MGW Ace Decoder OG
User Manual, Version 2.0 45
For easier management of the decoder, Ethernet Port 1 and 2 can be configured in DHCP
mode. If DHCP mode is selected, the decoder will obtain the IP address automatically from
the DHCP server.
Parameter Description
Management
Access
Select the Ethernet Port used for management (Ethernet Port 1, 2 or
1&2)
IPv4 Address
Type
Select either Static, DHCP, or DHCP+Zeroconf.
Zeroconf allows the unit to get an IP address automatically without
DHCP server on the network.
To retrieve the card IP address, use Ross dashboard software or refer
to sectionî "Retrieving or Setting Network Parameters through a USB
Thumb Drive" on page , for more information.
IP Address Enter IPv4 Address if Static mode is selected
Subnet Mask Enter Subnet Mask if Static mode is selected
Default
Gateway
Enter default Gateway if Static mode is selected
IPv6 Address
Type
Select either Static, Statefull or Stateless.
Static - Static IPv6 address
Stateless - when no concern with the exact addresses the host use.
Statefull - when more precise control over exact address assignments
is required.
IPv6 Address
auto/prefix
Displays the IP/Prefix address.
IPv6 Address
manual/prefix
Enter a static IP/Prefix address.
Default
Gateway
Select which Ethernet port settings to be used as the default gateway.
To set SAP:
Parameter Description
Use default SAP
address and port
Use the default Session Announcement Protocol multicast
group and port as per RFC 2974.
Interface Select which Ethernet interface listens to the SAP.