Technical Bulletin
AN00029
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Setting the Controller IP Address
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Purpose
The purpose of this technical bulletin is to demonstrate the Cambridge Technology
approved methods to change the IP Address of SM1000, EC1000, or ScanMaster (SMC)
controllers.
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IP Address
An IP address is a unique number used to identify a networked electronic device. It is
like giving the device a street address. This allows communication of devices on a
network.
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Connecting Your Controller to a PC
3.1
Apply power to the controller
Before trying to change the IP Address of the controller, connect the controller to power
and a computer.
Please refer to one of the following documents on how to connect power to the
controller.
If you are using SMC, please refer to the
, page 16.
If you are using EC1000, please refer to the
, page 30.
If you are using SM1000, please refer to the
, page 15.
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3.2
Connect your controller to the PC Ethernet connection
Connect one end of an Ethernet cable from a PC to the controller.
