Network Options

Last published : Apr 02, 2026
In the Network Options panel, on the Setup LightsOut Restore Wizard, the selected options are used when you want to recover images from a network location. To recover images over a network location, you need to access the remote network location. The network options are applicable when you boot into your computer using LightsOut Restore.
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Table: Network Options

Option Description
Automatically start network services Select this option if u want to enable network services in a recovery environment. Networking starts automatically when you recover the
computer through LightsOut Restore.
Dynamic IP Connects to a network without the need for additional network configuration. This option is also appropriate if you know there is a DHCP server available on the network at the time you restore.
Static IP Connects to a network with a particular network adapter and specific address settings. You should click this option if you know there is no DHCP server (or the DHCP server may be unavailable) when you recover.
Use Windows firewall settings Applies the local computer's firewall settings to the recovery environment. For example, if you turn on the firewall for your local computer and then select this option, the firewall is turned on for the recovery environment.