TC-32 User's Guide
Installing the TC-32
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Configuring network settings
The following TC-32 network settings are software-selectable. Only one user at a time can connect to the TC-32
to configure network options on the device. For typical local networks, the default settings are recommended.
Address mode settings
The address mode setting determines whether the default IP parameters (IPv4 address, subnet mask, and
gateway) are assigned to the TC-32 or an auto-addressing method is used to assign these parameters.
DHCP or link-local enabled (default)
If connected to a network with a DHCP server, the service automatically assigns IP addresses to the TC-32.
If the connected network does not have a DHCP server, the address stored in the default IP address is assigned
to the TC-32.
If the TC-32 is directly connected to a Windows PC or other host that supports link-local addressing, a link-
local address is assigned to the device. A link-local address is valid only for communications between the
TC-32 and the device to which it is connected
DHCP Only
Enables configuration by a DHCP server if one is available. The TC-32 is assigned an IP address shortly after it
is powered up and attached to the network.
Link Local Only
The TC-32 is assigned a link-local IP address by the Windows PC or other host that supports link-local
addressing. A link-local address is valid only for communications between the TC-32 and the device to which it
is connected.
Static
The default
IPv4 Address
is manually configured on the TC-32.
IP address settings
The default settings of the following IP address are assigned to the TC-32 when automatic addressing is
disabled or not available (DHCP or Link Local for example)
IPv4 address
– The IP address that is stored on the device. The default IPv4 address is 192.168.0.101.
Subnet mask
– The Subnet mask that is stored on the TC-32 . The subnet mask determines the number of
bits of the IP address that is used for the host portion of the address vs. the number of bits used for the
network portion. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.000
Gateway
– The gateway IP address that is stored on the TC-32. The gateway address of the device that
bridges subnets within a network. The default gateway is 192.168.0.1
Connection code
The connection code is a number between 0 (default) and 999999999. You can change this number from its
default of 0 to prevent other users from connecting to and configuring the device. The device remains visible to
other users on the network, but connection by another user is not allowed.
Setting up the TC-32 for communication across networks
In order to communicate with the TC-32 from a computer connected to a different network – such as over the
Internet – you must change the network configuration of the network router.
In the following procedure, the TC-32 is installed on the
host
LAN, the computer is installed on the
client
LAN,
and it is assumed that you have you have successfully connected the device to a local network.
Caution!
This procedure should only be performed by a network administrator or computer professional.
Incorrect settings can significantly disrupt a network.
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