ioibox unit Network IP Assignment Modes – DHCP/Manual
There are two ways for configuring the ioibox unit Block IP numbers:
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Manual IP Configuration Mode
In this mode, the ioibox IP is user-defined and can be changed by using the ioibox-
HTML setup application.
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Automatic IP Configuration Mode
In this mode, the ioibox unit Block IPs are defined by the DHCP server. This mode
works with DNS and DHCP mechanisms of the network that automatically handle IP
assignments. DHCP is a network server that works like an agent to maintain dynamic
IP assignment for network domains.
On initial connection, the ioibox unit automatically checks to see if there is a DHCP
(automatic IP assignment) feature on the network. If the ioibox unit is connected to a
non –DHCP network, or the DHCP fails to respond, the factory shipped Block IPs are
used.
If the network uses DHCP, the ioibox unit will request and use the IP numbers provided by the
DHCP.
Note:
if you are using DHCP, it is recommended that the network be configured to associate
the MAC address with the DHCP assigned IP number. This will help prevent problems with
DHCP giving away a unit’s IP to another device.
Note:
Selection of DHCP option when DHCP server is not available may cause the unit to
default to an arbitrary IP address that may be incompatible with the network making the unit
not visible on the network.
Resetting ioibox units
There are two ways to reset the ioibox units:
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Hard Reset Using the Reset Button on the unit
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Hard Reset Power Down and Power Up
Hard Reset Using the Reset Button on the unit
The ioibox unit has a Reset button located on the front of the ioibox unit that can be pressed to
reset a ioibox unit.
To Reset a ioibox unit Using the Reset Button
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Using a small pointed object, such as a ballpoint pen, insert the point into
the hole labeled “Reset”, press in and release.
Hard Reset Power Down/Power Up
The ioibox unit can be reset by turning on and off the units.
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