Setting PT6500 to static IP / DHCP

Modified on Thu, 4 Jun at 6:29 PM

This article explains how to set a PT6500 device to static IP and back to DHCP.

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Introduction

This guide requires that you are familiar with basic networking concepts, such as DHCP, static IP, netmask, gateway, and similar. For a refresher, check out:

If setting a device to Static IP, it is also required that you have the following info ready:

Which IP address to use.
Which Subnet mask, Gateway and DNS1/DNS2 to use.

If unsure, check out: Which static IP address to use?

DHCP to Static IP

Windows 7 (Embedded)

Majority of PT6500 devices run Windows 7 (Embedded). In case you run across one with Windows 10, follow the Setting VPOS to static IP / DHCP /i guide.

In Windows 7 (Embedded):

Press the Windows key on the keyboard (or close Domino) and select the Networking icon:

Select Open network and sharing center:

Select Change network adapter settings:

Double-click the network adapter and select Properties:

Select Internet Protocol Version 4 and Properties:

Select Use the following address and Use the following DNS server addresses:

Enter the networking information (below is only an example!) and confirm with OK:

If the networking information you entered is incorrect, the device will lose connectivity. To restore connectivity, set it back to DHCP or enter the correct networking info.

Windows 10 LTSC

A small number of PT6500 devices have been upgraded to Windows 10. In that case, follow the Setting VPOS to static IP / DHCP /i guide.

DHCP to Static IP

Windows 7 (Embedded)

The majority of PT6500 devices run Windows 7 (Embedded). In case you run across one with Windows 10, follow the Setting VPOS to static IP / DHCP /i guide.

In Windows 7 (Embedded):

Follow the DHCP to Static IP guide above to access Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties.
Select Obtain an IP address automatically & Use the following DNS server addresses and confirm with OK:

If DHCP is available on the network, device will switch over to it.

Windows 10 LTSC

A small number of PT6500 devices have been upgraded to Windows 10. In that case, follow the Setting VPOS to static IP / DHCP /i guide.