Endress+Hauser Fieldgate FXA520, Operating Instructions Manual

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5 Commissioning Fieldgate FXA520
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5.2 Fieldgate with Ethernet interface
The Ethernet connection must be set up in the Fieldgate and in the host computer. Normally, both
must operate in the same IP address domain. Exactly which parameters are required depends upon
the way the your local area network functions. If you are unsure of what to enter, consult your
network administrator.
5.2.1 Communication parameters
The table summarizes the communication parameters for the Fieldgate with Ethernet interface.
Ethernet setup
LAN parameters
If the host computer is already integrated into your local area network it is possible to check the
network settings by using the IPconfig/all command in the Command Prompt:
1 Select
Start => Programs => Accessories => Command Prompt
– The Command Prompt window opens
– Enter the command
IPconfig/all
and press
Enter
– The IP settings for your network are listed
(the values in the graphic have been deleted for security reasons)
Parameter Example Your value Description
Host name
MyFieldgate Symbolic name (string) of the Fieldgate in the DHCP server
– Required for BootP and DHCP server only
– This must be allocated by your network administrator and
be present on the DHCP server before it can be used
IP Assignment
Manual
BootP-Protocol
DHCP
Way in which the IP address is assigned to the Fieldgate
• Manual: the Fieldgate works with a fixed address
• BootP: the address is assigned automatically by the host
(used in older operating systems)
• DHCP: the address is assigned automatically by the host
IP Address
10.125.33.100 IP address of the fieldgate
– Leave blank if BootP or DHCP is selected
Gateway
10.125.32.1 IP address of the gateway connecting the LAN to WWW via
firewall/router
– Leave blank if BootP or DHCP is selected
Netmask
255.255.252.1 IP address of the netmask
– Leave blank if BootP or DHCP is selected
DNS1
10.125.32.10 IP address of Domain Name Server 1
– Leave blank if DNS address can be found automatically
DNS2
10.125.32.11 IP address of Domain Name Server 2
– Leave blank if DNS address can be found automatically