Chapter 3
Ethernet Configuration
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Changing the Network Settings
Your GPIB-ENET/100 must be in network configuration mode if you want
to change its network settings. Any changes you make will not take effect
while in normal operating mode.
1.
When you choose to view the device properties, the NI Ethernet
Device Configuration utility displays a Properties screen for your
GPIB-ENET/100, similar to Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2.
Example Properties Screen
The current hostname is displayed. The hostname associates a name
with a numerical IP address.
Hostname
is a required field.
The GPIB-ENET/100 attempts to use the hostname when registering
with DHCP. Many DHCP servers have the ability to register the
hostname and the assigned IP address. You then can reliably use the
hostname to communicate with your GPIB-ENET/100 even if the
numerical IP address changes.
However, some DHCP servers do not implement hostname
registration. The GPIB-ENET/100 requires Domain Name Server
(DNS) registration when using DHCP. If your DHCP server does not
support DNS registration, you must use static network parameters.
Consult your network administrator for more details.
