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2.3
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Configuration
The most important configuration aspect is to assign an appropriate IP address, subnet mask
and the gateway to the unit.
2.3.1 Assigning of an IP Address
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Control default IP address is set at 0.0.0.0, which enables DHCP. When you initially
connect
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Control to the network and connect power, it will automatically allocate an IP
address if your server is DHCP enabled.
There are several methods to assign an IP address to
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Control. Consult your network
administrator in determining the appropriate IP address.
An IP address can be obtained by:
1. DHCP server automatic IP allocation.
2. ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) and Telnet (Recommended)
3. Web browser via the
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Note:
In typical installations, a fixed IP address is recommended. Your network administrator
generally provides the IP address. Obtain the following information before starting to set up
your unit:
IP Address:
_______ _______ _______ _______
Subnet Mask: _______ _______ _______ _______
Gateway:
_______ _______ _______ _______
2.3.1.1
Using DHCP
With
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Control’s default IP address of 0.0.0.0, DHCP has been enabled.
If your server is DHCP enabled,
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Control will be allocated with an automatic IP address,
gateway address and a subnet mask from the DHCP server when powered on.
(Ensure that you connect the network connection before power for DHCP allocated IP
address)
Note:
When DHCP is enabled,
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onfiguration applet will not indicate the IP address
allocated automatically. However if you know the IP address you can use all features of
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Control. Supply the serial number (MAC Address) to your network administrator to retrieve the
DHCP allocated IP address.
2.3.1.2
Using ARP and Telnet
You can use Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) method from UNIX and Windows® - based
systems to assign a temporary IP address on
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Control. The steps to configure
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Control
through the network are as follows.
1. Open command prompt and create an entry in the host’s ARP table using the
intended IP address and the hardware MAC address, which is found on the
devices’ serial number label.
Eg: arp -s 192.168.1.220 00-20-4a-xx-xx-xx
| ---- new IP ---- | | --- MAC Address --- |
Note:
For the ARP command to work on Windows® 95, the ARP table on the PC
must have at least one IP address defined other than its own. You can verify your
ARP table by typing ARP –A at the DOS command prompt.
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