IP Control Unit Installation Guide V1.1
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Connecting the IP Control Unit to a network
When you first receive your IP Control Unit, it is configured to obtain it’s network IP address, subnet mask
and default gateway via DHCP. Follow the procedures listed below that best describe the situation that you
are installing the Control Units into.
3.1 Connecting the Control Unit via a crossover cable
Before connecting the IP Control Unit to the computer check that the PC’s network connection is set to
‘Obtain An IP Address Automatically’.
Click - Start
Click - Control Panel
Double Click - Network Connections
Select - Local Area Connection
Right Click and Select - Properties.
Click - Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Select - Properties
Select the first option - Obtain An IP Address Automatically
If there is a tab at the top saying ‘Alternate Configuration’ select it and select the option ‘Automatic
Private IP Address’.
Now connect the IP Control Unit to the computer using a crossover cable and you will see this icon
appear in the task bar. When the yellow dot stops moving back and forth or the icon disappears then the
computer has finished initialising and it will have assigned itself an Automatic Private Address (169.254.x.x),
please note this may take several minutes. As there is no DHCP server present in the connection, the IP
Control Unit will also have assigned itself a 169.254.x.x address.
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