Metek EX1200A SERIES, User Manual

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58 EX1200A Series Preparation for Use
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IGURE
2-16: D
YNAMIC
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EFT
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AND
S
TATIC
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IGHT
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DDRESS
C
ONFIGURATIONS
6) If set to use a static IP, record the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for use later.
Select
Obtain an IP address automatically to establish a connection to the EX1200A. Click
the OK button and proceed to Set the EX1200A to Static IP . If set to use a dynamic IP, click
the OK button and proceed to Set the EX1200A to Auto IP .
Set the EX1200A to Auto IP
1) Remove all network connections from the PC except for the connection to the EX1200A.
Wireless adapters should be disabled as well.
2) Apply power to the EX1200A and wait for the LAN LED to turn green.
3) Discover EX1200A using LXI Discovery Tool as described in the Web Page Operation in
Section 7 . The steps taken previously should ensure that discovery works.
4) Once connected to the EX1200A, click on Network Configuration in the command menu.
5) Select DHCP and AutoIP in the IP Address Source field and ensure that Static IP is not
selected. Figure 2-17 shows the proper configuration. Click the Submit button to save all
changes.