In IPv4 networks, devices typically rely on DHCP to obtain an IP address and other network configuration parameters. In some cases, however, a static IP address configuration may be preferred or required. XBee Hive for Wi-SUN supports static IP address configuration for both Ethernet and Wi-Fi.

  1. Select the device in Remote Manager and click Actions > Open Console, or log in locally as an Admin.

  2. Enter Admin CLI (type admin if prompted).

  3. Enter configuration mode:

    > config
(config)>

  4. For this example, we will edit an existing interface named eth. Change to the eth ipv4 node in the configuration schema:

    (config)> network interface eth ipv4
(config network interface eth ipv4)>

  5. Configure the interface to use a static IPv4 address:

    (config network interface eth ipv4)> type static
(config network interface eth ipv4)>

  6. Configure the static IPv4 address and default gateway:

    (config network interface eth ipv4)> address 192.168.1.10/24
(config network interface eth ipv4)> gateway 192.168.1.1
(config network interface eth ipv4)>

  7. (Optional) Configure a DNS server:

    (config network interface eth ipv4)> add dns end 8.8.8.8
(config network interface eth ipv4)>

  8. Save the configuration and apply the change.

    (config network interface eth ipv4)> save
Configuration saved.
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  9. Type exit to exit the Admin CLI.

    Depending on your device configuration, you may be presented with an Access selection menu. Type quit to disconnect from the device.

  1. Log in to Digi Remote Manager or the local Web UI as a user with full Admin access rights.

  2. Access the device configuration:

    Method Steps

    Remote Manager

    1. Locate your device.

      1. From the menu, click Devices to display a list of your devices.

      2. Use the Filter bar to locate the device you want to manage. For example, to search by type of device:

        1. Click the Advanced Search button.

        2. Click in the Filter bar.

        3. Enter in the type of device you’re looking for (for example, XBee Hive for Wi-SUN).

    2. Select the Device ID.

    3. Select Settings.

    4. Select to expand Config.

    Local Web UI

    1. On the menu, click System. Under Configuration, click Device Configuration.

      The Configuration window is displayed.

  3. Click Network, then click Interfaces.

  4. Create a new interface, or click on an existing interface. For this example, we will click the existing interface named ETH1.

  5. Configure IPv4 settings:

    1. Click to expand IPv4.
      IPv4 support is enabled by default.

    2. For Type, select Static IP address.

    3. For Address, enter the static IPv4 address.

    4. For Default gateway, enter the default gateway address.

    5. (Optional) Click DNS servers, and add at least one DNS server IP address.

  6. Click Apply to save the configuration and apply the change.