---
title: "Set a Static IP or Use DHCP on an ampnode4 – nnounce"
slug: "interface-settings-ampnode4"
description: "Set each LAN port to manual, auto DHCP or off, with CIDR notation available in advanced mode."
updated: 2025-05-16T11:27:18Z
published: 2025-05-16T11:27:18Z
canonical: "docs.simpleway.cloud/interface-settings-ampnode4"
---

> ## Documentation Index
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# Interface Settings

Description

After login into the nnounce configuration UI, establish a connection between your new amplifier and your network. Configure the LAN A and LAN B ports in the *Interfaces* section.

Choose between *manual* and *auto mode* setting:

- **Manual** - user enters IP Address, Net Mask and default Gateway.
- **Auto** - a DHCP server is required to automatically obtain network settings.
- **Off** mode turns off the port.

IMPORTANT

You will need the device's IP address, MAC address from your device which you find on the rear panel.

**Note**: Navigate backwards or cancel your steps with the *Back* function in your browser.

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| A. Navigate to the **Interfaces** section in the left menu. You can preconfigure two LANs A and B, see rear panel ports. | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/a3e67867-6316-451b-94ad-ec727ac9102a/Images/Documentation/image-1746608685062.png) |
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| B. Configure the interface in the *Manual* mode or *Auto* mode (DHCP). |

### **1. Manual mode**

| C. **Fill in the fields**: - IP Address - Net Mask - Other fields are optional. - **Static routes** for remote networks that need to be reached via the LAN adapter. - **DNS server** and **Search domains** are assigned by the DHCP server. Click on the *Save changes* button to confirm the configuration. | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/a3e67867-6316-451b-94ad-ec727ac9102a/Images/Documentation/image-1746608713227.png) |
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| D. **Advanced slider** allows you to insert an advanced configuration. - CIDR notation. Click on the *Save changes* button to confirm the configuration. | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/a3e67867-6316-451b-94ad-ec727ac9102a/Images/Documentation/image-1746608747655.png) |

### **2. Auto mode**

| E. Automatically obtain from DHCP server: - IP address - Net Mask - Gateway - **Static routes** for remote networks that need to be reached via the LAN adapter (for advanced use). - **DNS server** and **Search domains** are assigned by the DHCP server. Click on the *Save changes* button to confirm the configuration. | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/a3e67867-6316-451b-94ad-ec727ac9102a/Images/Documentation/image-1746608789970.png) |
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**IMPORTANT**: The OFF option disables the port.