When a computer is configured to use the same IP address each time it powers up, this is known as a Static IP address. In contrast, in situations when the computer's IP address is assigned automatically, it is known as a Dynamic IP address. Static IP addresses are manually assigned to a computer by an administrator. The exact procedure varies according to platform. This contrasts with dynamic IP addresses, which are assigned either by the computer interface or host software itself, or assigned by a server using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). DHCP is a network application protocol used by devices (DHCP clients) to obtain configuration information for operation in an Internet Protocol network. This protocol reduces system administration workload, allowing networks to add devices with little or no manual intervention. Dynamic IP addresses are most frequently assigned on LANs and broadband networks by Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) servers. They are used because it avoids the administrative burden of assigning specific static addresses to each device on a network. It also allows many devices to share limited address space on a network if only some of them will be online at a particular time. In most current desktop operating systems, dynamic IP configuration is enabled by default so that a user does not need to manually enter any settings to connect to a network with a DHCP server. If your location has a static IP Internet connection, then the proper IP address values need to be programmed directly into Comm Server to enable IP connectivity with the router. You will need to contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or the technician who setup your network for these values. You may even need to contact your POS vendor (e.g., Aloha, Micros) to request the proper values if your POS provider controls your network.
The values you’ll need to obtain are as follows:
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When a computer is configured to use the same IP address each time it powers up, this is known as a Static IP address. In contrast, in situations when the computer's IP address is assigned automatically, it is known as a Dynamic IP address. Static IP addresses are manually assigned to a computer by an administrator. The exact procedure varies according to platform. This contrasts with dynamic IP addresses, which are assigned either by the computer interface or host software itself, or assigned by a server using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). DHCP is a network application protocol used by devices (DHCP clients) to obtain configuration information for operation in an Internet Protocol network. This protocol reduces system administration workload, allowing networks to add devices with little or no manual intervention. Dynamic IP addresses are most frequently assigned on LANs and broadband networks by Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) servers. They are used because it avoids the administrative burden of assigning specific static addresses to each device on a network. It also allows many devices to share limited address space on a network if only some of them will be online at a particular time. In most current desktop operating systems, dynamic IP configuration is enabled by default so that a user does not need to manually enter any settings to connect to a network with a DHCP server. If your location has a static IP Internet connection, then the proper IP address values need to be programmed directly into Comm Server to enable IP connectivity with the router. You will need to contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or the technician who setup your network for these values. You may even need to contact your POS vendor (e.g., Aloha, Micros) to request the proper values if your POS provider controls your network.
The values you’ll need to obtain are as follows:
Review VeriFone IP Troubleshooting for further connectivity troubleshooting assistance.