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Edit IP Address for Geo Fencing

Summary

 This guide explains how to edit an IP address for Geo Fencing in Plumm. Administrators can update the IP range for attendance tracking based on a valid network IP.

In this article

  • Before you begin
  • Step 1: Edit an IP address
  •  Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Before you begin

  • You must have administrative access to the Attendance section to edit Geo Fencing IP addresses.
  • Ensure you are entering WAN public IP addresses (not local LAN addresses) and that the IP is static. Dynamic IPs may cause 

Step 1.Edit an IP address

  1. Navigate to Admin > Attendance and select the Geo Fencing tab.
  2. Ensure the Web tab is selected (this is the default).
  3. Locate the IP address entry you want to edit and click the three dots (ellipsis) next to it.
  4. Select Edit from the dropdown menu.
  5. In the Edit IP Address form, you can modify the following fields:
    • Name of the Network: Change the name of the network (optional).
    • Add IP Address: Your current IP address will be displayed automatically. Modify this field if needed.
    • From: Enter the starting IP address of the range.
    • To (Optional): Enter the ending IP address for the range (optional).
  6. After making the necessary changes, click Add to save the changes.
  7. Once satisfied with the edits, click Submit to apply the updated IP range.

Instructions

  • Please make sure the IP addresses you provide are your WAN public IP addresses and not your local LAN network addresses.
  • Ensure your IP address is static. If it keeps changing, they won’t be matching to the addresses you provide here.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the significance of the "From" and "To" IP range?

The "From" field defines the start of the IP range, and the "To" field (optional) specifies the end of the range. This allows you to set a broader IP range for Geo Fencing.
 

2 .Can I leave the "To" field empty?

Yes, the "To" field is optional. If you are only specifying one IP, you can leave the "To" field empty.

3.Can I edit the name of the network after it’s been added?

Yes, you can edit the Name of the Network and the IP range as needed.
 
 

4.What should I do if I have a dynamic IP address?

If your IP address is dynamic, it may cause issues with Geo Fencing. We recommend using a static IP address to avoid interruptions in attendance tracking.
 
 

5.What should I do if I want to allow a new IP range?

Simply repeat the process, adding the new IP address or range under the Add IP section.