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10- NETWORKING
All SRX900 devices communicate using standard TCP/IP data protocols, and so, like all typical network devices, need a set of unique
addresses to communicate with similar devices on the network, and with the control device running Performance software. In general,
SRX900 devices require the following types of properly configured addresses:
• IP Address
• Subnet Mask
10.1 IP ADDRESSES
IP addresses are used to identify and facilitate network communication between individual devices on a local network. Each SRX900
device within a network requires a unique IP address within a compatible subnet to correctly communicate to the rest of the devices on
the network. IP addresses can be assigned manually by the user, or set automatically by the devices themselves or a DHCP server on
the network. Once IP addresses are set for SRX900 devices and all devices have been verified as being visible and non-conflicting on
the network, it is not necessary for the user to remember the IP address of each device.
IP Address Example: 169 .254 .12 .192
10.2 SUBNET MASK
Every IP address is made up of two unique parts, a host address and a network address. An IP address requires a subnet mask to in-
dicate which part of the address is the host address and which part the network address. It is important for all SRX900 devices on the
network to have the same subnet mask to enable them to communicate without requiring advanced routing configurations.
Subnet Mask Example: 255 .255 .0 .0
10.3 NETWORK CONFIGURATION FOR SRX900 DEVICES
SRX900 devices on a network can be set to either automatically get IP and subnet addresses (DHCP) or be programmed manually by
the user. Modes can be changed from the rear LCD screen or from JBL Performance software utilizing the NetSetter tool.
• DHCP (recommended)
- In this mode, IP address and subnet mask information for each device are automatically assigned by a
DHCP server. If no DHCP server is present, the devices will rely on the APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing) standard to self-ne-
gotiate IP address and subnet mask information. In most configurations where SRX900 devices are not connected to a strictly
managed or mixed use network, DHCP configuration is the fastest and easiest way to configure all devices and get a system online.
• Static IP
- In this mode, the user is responsible for configuring the IP address and subnet mask of every SRX900 device, as well
as the control device on the network. Each device must be assigned the same subnet mask and a unique IP address within the
subnet mask’s range. IP address and subnet mask values can be entered from the rear LCD or from the NetSetter tool within JBL
Performance control software.
TIP:
For more information on setting the IP address mode from the rear LCD, see
Section 15 - LCD
. For more information
on setting the IP address mode from JBL Performance software, see the
Performance User Guide
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