While under default settings SUZAKU attempt to obtain an IP address via DHCP, there are times when the SUZAKU must be given a static IP address.  This can be achieved by following the steps below.

1. In menuconfig, go to the user settings screen

   Kernel/Library/Defaults Selection -> Customize Vendor/User Settings

2. Deselect the dhcpcd-new option
   

   Network Applications -> dhcpcd-new

3. Edit uClinux-dist/vendors/AtmarkTechno/SUZAKU/etc/rc/ifconfig

   Set the top IP_ADDRESS to suit your network environment
   

4. Build
   

   make clean; make dep; make

5. Update the Flash memory
   

   Writing the image file produced in step 4 to Flash memory with either hermit or netflash.