What is the Network Setting Plug-in? This is a plug-in for Configuration Tool*, will function on both DHCP and Fixed IP networks. This Plug-in will assist you in ensuring the trouble free operation of the network card with your device. * In order for it to operate you need to install Configuration Tool first. Why use the Network Setting Plug-in? Installing on a DHCP network, an IP address will be dynamically assigned to the device. On a non DHCP network a default IP address will be used which can be changed using this Plug-in.