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18. Because the new controller has not been configured, it is not “seen” on the
network, and does not appear in the list view box. The Network Config Tool begins
to “listen” for controllers that are broadcasting their MAC addresses. When it
determines that a controller is broadcasting, the icon in the lower right corner of the
form shows a disconnected network. If your new controller is installed correctly on
the network, the following icon appears in the bottom, right corner of the utility with
a yellow background and a red X:
Note
: If there are multiple new controllers, only one should be put on the network
at a time so that it is clear which controller is being assigned IP addresses.
In
addition, if your controllers are a redundant pair, only one controller
should be powered up at this time.
Once the IP address configuration is
complete, power up the second controller. The IP addresses of the second
controller are automatically set by the first controller.
GE Intelligent Platforms, Inc.
September 2010
