38 - Initial Configuration
DeviceMaster Installation and Configuration Guide
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Configuring the Network Settings
Configuring the Network Settings
Use the following procedure to change the default network settings on the DeviceMaster for your network.
The default network settings are:
•
IP address: 192.168.250.250
•
Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
•
Gateway address: 192.168.250.1
Note:
Technical Support advises configuring one new DeviceMaster at a time to avoid device driver
configuration problems. If you want to configure multiple DeviceMasters using the
Assign IP to Multiple
Devices
Configuring Multiple DeviceMasters Network Addresses
The following procedure shows how to configure a single DeviceMaster connected to the same network
segment as the Windows system. If the DeviceMaster is not on the same physical segment, you can add it
manually using
Adding a New Device in PortVision DX
1.
If you have not done so, install PortVision DX (
2.
Start PortVision DX using the
PortVision DX
desktop shortcut or from the
Start
button, click
Comtrol
>
PortVision DX
.
3.
Depending on your operating system, you may need to click
Yes
to the
Do you want to allow the following
program to make changes to this computer?
query.
4.
Click the
Scan
button in the
Toolbar
.
5.
Click
Scan
to locate the Comtrol Ethernet attached products including the DeviceMaster on the network.
Note:
If you do not have any RocketLinx managed switches or IO-Link
Masters, it saves scanning time if you do not scan for them.
If PortVision DX does not locate your DeviceMaster on the
network, make sure that you are using the
