Each device connected to the network (PCs AudioTrons, etc.) is referred to as
a "node" and each node is identified by a unique IP Address. The IP address is
determined in part by a sub-net mask number that is used to derive the address
of the entire network. 

An IP address can be thought of as the "phone number" of each node (i.e.
device) on the network. Within the same area code, no two people have the same
phone number. If two calls are made to the same number at the same time, both
callers will get a busy signal and no communication can take place. 

Similarly, with IP addresses each computer and each AT on the network is 
regarded as a node that must each have a unique IP address ("phone number"). 
The network must also have its own "area code", which is derived from its 
Sub-net Mask.


      The AudioTron Setup Utility can find the IP address settings for 
      the AudioTrons and PCs on your network. 


Setting up AudioTron's IP Address:
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The AudioTron Setup Utility can help you set up AudioTron's IP address, found
on the web server's Connectivity tab. An IP address can be assigned manually,
which is called "Static IP Addressing", or automatically by a "DHCP Server",
which is a PC or other device on the network that manages IP addresses for all
nodes. The Setup Utility can determine if a DHCP server is available on your
network, or if AudioTron requires a Static IP address.

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