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3: Getting Started
This chapter covers the required steps to get the Device Server on-line and working.
Consider the following points before logging into and configuring the Device Server:
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The Device Server’s IP address must be configured before a network connection is
available.
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The IP address must be within a valid range, unique to your network, and in the same
subnetwork as your PC.
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Only one person at a time may be logged into the Setup (configuration) screen. This
eliminates the possibility of several people simultaneously attempting to configure
the Device Server.
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Network port logins can be disabled. The system manager will not be able to access
the unit if the port is disabled. This port can also be password protected.
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Only one terminal at a time can be connected to a serial port.
Assigning the IP Address
You can several methods to assign an IP address to your Device Server, including:
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DHCP
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AutoIP
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APS Configuration Utility
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ARP
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Direct serial connection
DHCP
IP Address
The Device Server ships with a default setting of 0.0.0.0, which automatically enables
DHCP within the Device Server.
Provided a DHCP server exists on the network, it will supply the Device Server with an IP
address, gateway address, and subnet mask when the Device Server boots up. (If no DHCP
server exists, the red Diagnostic LED blinks continuously, and the green Status LED blinks
five times.)
