National Instruments cRIO-9037, Getting Started Manual

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Verify the System IP Configuration
1. Put the cRIO-9037 in safe mode and enable the RS-232 serial port by holding the RESET
button down for 5 seconds.
The STATUS LED starts blinking three times every few seconds.
2. Use the RS-232 serial port terminal to read the IP address, or connect a monitor to the
mini DisplayPort to view the IP address.
Note Refer to the user manual on ni.com/manuals for more information about
serial port configuration.
3. Set a new DHCP connection by holding the RESET button down for 5 seconds. The
STATUS LED repeats the same behavior from
Step 1 .
If the cRIO-9037 fails to set a new DHCP address, it assigns itself a link-local IP address.
If the DHCP connection is successful and appropriate for your application, skip to
Step 6 .
4. In MAX, expand your system under Remote Systems.
5. Select the Network Settings tab to configure the IP and other network settings.
6. Reboot the cRIO-9037 by pressing the RESET button.
Configure the Windows Firewall
• Add an exception for MAX to your network firewall or other security software by
completing the following steps:
1.
On Windows 7, select Start » Control Panel » System and Security » Windows
Firewall » Allow a program through Windows Firewall .
2. Click Allow another program .
3. Select Measurement & Automation .
4. Click Add .
5. Click OK .
• Ensure that UDP port 44525 is open to communication on the host computer. If you are
using an intelligent switch on the network, ensure that it is not disabling UDP port 44525.
System Reset
The following figure shows the reset behavior of the cRIO-9037.
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