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The Windows PC used to interface with the system must have a similar IP address and Subnet mask as the system
controller, but the IP address must be different in the last address number.
If the Windows PC and the system controller are placed in DHCP mode and connected to a network router acting as
a DHCP server, then both devices will be served IP addresses on the same subnet automatically.
If the system controller must be served an IP address from a router automatically, then select the
Obtain an IP
address automatically radio button. This will cause the other IP address settings to be disabled, and the controller's
network interface will be placed in DHCP mode. NI does not recommend using DHCP mode for the DI Driver System
controller because the IP address may change each time the system is powered. Each time the IP address changes,
the Search for SCM Target... dialog must be opened within the SCM console to locate the system on the network.
If the system controller network interface is in DHCP mode, and the controller is not connected to a DHCP router, the
controller will default to a link-local IP address of 169.254.X.X. If this happens, a connection with the system can still
be established via direct, "point-to-point" if the Windows PC LAN IP address is configured to a similar IP address, but
different in the last address number.
After making changes to the network settings, select the Apply Change button associated with the changed
settings.
3. Reset the controller, or cycle the controller power, to reboot the system. Wait for the USER1 and USER FPGA
LEDs to start blinking before performing the Search for SCM Target... step.