If you plan to connect to the ProfiLux MOSTLY over a local connection (when you are within the range of your Wi-Fi network), AND also myGHL cloud, we recommend setting a Static IP.Ĭopyright © 2022 GHL (International). The IP address you assign will be locked-in and cannot be changed by the router. Static IP: Instead of having your router assign an IP address (Auto IP), this method allows you to set a specific IP address for the ProfiLux. This option is recommended for those who will be connecting to their ProfiLux via myGHL cloud ONLY.
With the Auto IP method, your router is free to change and assign a NEW IP address to the ProfiLux at any time. If not then the communication must happen through a router to get to the destination. This is the same as the IP address because we compare the IP addresses with the subnet mask to determine if they can communicate directly with one another. In it, go to the LAN IP settings section or tab, and change the value of the Subnet Mask with the one you want. Here is a brief description of each option…Īutomatic IP (DHCP): This method allows your Wi-Fi router to automatically assign an available IP address to the ProfiLux controller. HowTo setup Wi-Fi Client Router Mode CPEconnect to WISP APAnd Using Broadband Router to Create New Sub-Network (subnet) 1. A subnet mask is a 32-bit address that is normally grouped into 4 bytes. On the routers web admin interface, look for an advanced settings category called LAN. Even though both options will get you connected, the method you choose will depend on your specific needs. Again an ARP request is performed by the router on the other interface for resolving the host IP address if needed.
The ProfiLux controller can join your Wi-Fi network using either the Auto IP or Static IP method. The router accepts the frame and performs a rewrite by changing the ethernet header by putting the destination MAC host MAC address and source MAC router interface MAC address in the host subnet. Static IP: What’s the difference? Which should I use?