Configuring static IPv4 parameters in LCOS LX-Access Points

Description:

In its default setting, a LANCOM access point operated with LCOS LX automatically obtains its local IPv4 parameters (IP address, default gateway, DNS server) from a DHCP server present in the local network.

This document describes how you can perform a static IPv4 network configuration in LCOS LX.

Requirements:

• LCOS LX as of version 4.0 (download)
• LANtools version 10.30 or later (download)
• Access Point with LCOS LX

1) Procedure with LANconfig:

1.1) In LANconfig, open the configuration dialog for the LCOS LX operated Access Point and switch to the menu item IP configuration → Configuration → LAN interfaces.

Screenshot of a network configuration interface showing settings for DHCP, static IP addresses, and VLAN configuration options.

1.2) In this example, we create a static IPv4 configuration for the default LAN interface INTRANET.

• Set the IPv4 address source to the value static.

• Use the field Static IPv4 address to assign an IP address in the CIDR notation (e.g., 192.168.66.124/24 for a class-C network).

Image displaying a blurred or corrupted technical user interface with partially legible options including 'retest' and 'refer'.

1.3) Open the menu IP configuration → Configuration → Static parameters.

Screenshot of a LANCOM device configuration menu highlighting DHCP settings and IP configuration options.

1.4) For the default interface INTRANET, assign the other IP parameters such as the default gateway and a primary and/or secondary DNS server.

Image of a fragmented user interface with partially visible text, including the names 'Steve' and 'Coe'.

1.5) Write the configuration back to the access point.



2) Procedure with WEBconfig:

2.1) Open the configuration of the LW-500 in WEBconfig and login with the username root and the main device password.

The image displays the text 'LANCOMLX' which likely refers to a user interface or configuration screen for a technical device.

2.2) Switch to the menu System configuration and click on the link Adjust the network settings of this device.

Image displays a technical configuration interface for network settings, including options for IPv6 mode, IP address assignment, system configuration, and multicast snooping configuration.

2.3) Set the IPv4 settings to static.

• Use the field IPv4 address to assign an IP address in the CIDR notation (e.g., 192.168.66.124/24 for a class-C network).

• Assign the other IP parameters such as the IPv4 gateway and a primary and/or secondary DNS server.

Screenshot of a network configuration interface displaying options such as IP address, gateway, primary DNS, and secondary DNS settings.

2.4) Click on Confirm to write the configuration back to the access point.

3.2) Switch to the Detail condifuration of the LCOS LX-Access Point and open the menu item IP configuration → Configuration → LAN interfaces.

3.3) In this example, we create a static IPv4 configuration for the default LAN interface INTRANET.

• Set the IPv4 address source to the value static.

• Use the field Static IPv4 address to assign an IP address in the CIDR notation (e.g., 192.168.66.124/24 for a class-C network).

Screenshot of a network device's configuration interface, displaying various settings such as IP Configuration, Wireless LAN interface, and VLAN settings.

3.4) Open the menu IP configuration → Configuration → Static parameters.

3.5) For the default interface INTRANET, assign the other IP parameters such as the default gateway and a primary and/or secondary DNS server.

Screenshot of a device configuration interface showing options for IP configuration, wireless LAN settings, date and time management, and DNS server settings.

3.6) Roll out the changed configuration to the LCOS LX access point.