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information on using Global Configurator software and setting up a project. Also see the
MLC 104 IP Plus Series Setup Guide
for step-by-step instructions of how to use GC to set
up the IP address of the MLC.
Configuring the MLC for Network Use Via the ARP Command
The ARP (address resolution protocol) command tells your computer to associate the MAC
(media access control) address of the MLC with the assigned IP address. You must then
use the ping utility to access the controller, at which point the IP address of the controller is
reconfigured.
Use ARP to configure the IP address as follows:
1.
Obtain a valid IP address for the controller from your network administrator.
2.
Obtain the MAC address (UID #) from the label on top panel of the MLC.
The MAC address should have this format: 00-05-A6-xx-xx-xx.
3.
If the MLC has never been configured and is still set for factory defaults, go to step
4
.
If not, perform a Mode 4 system reset. For detailed information on reset modes, see
on page 31 in the “Installation” section.
NOTE:
The MLC must be configured with the factory default IP address
(192.168.254.254) before the ARP command is executed, as described below.
4.
At the PC, access the command prompt, then enter the
arp –s
command. Type in the
desired new IP address for the unit and the MAC address of the unit. For example:
arp –s 192.168.10.10 00-05-A6-03-69-B0
or
arp –s 192.168.10.10 00-05-A6-00-9A-BB
NOTE:
The MAC address is listed on the top panel.
After the
arp -s
command is issued, the controller changes to the new address and
starts responding to the ping requests, as described in the next step.
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