A DHCP server is built into the AlterPath Manager. You can use your company’s DHCP server or the AlterPath Manager as your DHCP server. If you are not using a DHCP server, then you may use a static IP address.The Device Definition window provides three IP modes in which to configure your DHCP server or static IP address. The IP address that you use depends on what type of mode you use.
int_dhcp (internal) Select this mode if you are using the AlterPath Manager as your DHCP server. You decide on what IP address you wish to use and then save the configuration in the Device Definition form. ext_dhcp (external) Select this mode if you already have a DHCP server in your LAN that you wish to use. You will need to get from your System Administrator the IP address allocated for your company’s DHCP server. Select this if using a static IP address. When using the static mode, you (or your LAN/SystemAdministrator) must first connect to the console server using the serial console to enter the IP address. You must then enter that same IP address in the AlterPath Manager through the Device Definition form.