To change the network settings using the SiteConfigurator
1. Start the SiteConfigurator.
The site configuration takes a few moments to display all of the network resources on
the network.
2. From the Network Resources select the ioibox or ioicam to be configured
3. Select
the
Network
tab
4. In the Network tab, select the
Module
tab and do the following:
a) In the IP address box, enter the IP address to be used
b) In the Subnet mask, enter the mask for network communications
c) If on a WAN, in the Gateway box, enter the correct Gateway IP address.
5. Click
Apply
.
ioibox unit Network IP Assignment Modes – DHCP/Manual
There are two ways for configuring the ioibox unit Block IP numbers:
•
Manual IP Configuration Mode
In this mode, the ioibox IP is user-defined and can be changed by using the ioibox-
HTML setup application.
•
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.
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