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P a n e l M a t e e P r o P S U s e r s G u i d e
Notes:
•
If there are multiple ePro PS units on the network, you will need to make sure the
Computer Name and IP address on each workgroup unit is unique.
•
You can build user accounts and passwords locally on all Windows XP systems
when managing a local workgroup. Refer to the
Managing Accounts and
Changing Passwords
section for more information.
Point-to-point (Hub/Switch)
Use Static IP Addressing
Use
patch
cables
Setting Up a Local Ethernet Workgroup Using DHCP Server
Use a DHCP server to set up a local Ethernet workgroup if you are setting up a local
network using a hub or switch that will
not
be connected to a larger plant network.
To connect to your PanelMate ePro PS unit using this method, complete the following
steps:
1. Use
patch
cables.
2. A DHCP router must be used to provide IP addresses to any units that are set up
for automatic IP addressing. If any units on the local workgroup are set up for
static addressing the DHCP router must support this as well. In most cases the
router must be powered up first, before any of the units, so the router can provide
any addressing needs. Powering the router up after any units are powered on
may result in a unit not receiving an IP address. Connect the patch cables from
the units to the router.
Result:
A green
LAN Present
LED indicator should appear next to the Ethernet
port on each machine.
3. Once you have established the physical connections, the next step is to establish
the correct logical connections. If you are using a static IP address, all other IP
addresses should be assigned a unique value where the first three fields match
that of the ePro PS (for example, 192.168.0.xxx where xxx is between 0 and 255
and is not equal to any other assigned value).
Notes:
•
If there are multiple ePro PS units on the network, you will need to make sure the
computer name and IP address on each workgroup unit is unique.
•
You can build user accounts and passwords locally on all Windows XP when
managing a local workgroup. Refer to the
Managing Accounts and Changing
Passwords
section for more information.
