National Instruments PCI-8430, Manual

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Configuring Network Settings
Your serial ENET interface must be in network configuration mode if you
want to change its network settings. Any changes you make while in
normal operating mode will not take effect. If the serial ENET interface is
configured to use DHCP, and DHCP is unavailable, the unit automatically
enters network configuration mode after a 60 second timeout. The unit
must be in this mode before you can make changes to the network
parameters.
You also can enter this mode during normal operation by pressing and
holding the CFG RESET switch for three seconds. Refer to
Using the
CFG RESET Switch for more information about using this switch.
While in network configuration mode, the PWR/RDY LED alternates
rapidly between red and yellow, and normal operation is halted.
Note If you only want to view the network configuration settings
without making changes, you do not need to place the unit into
network configuration mode. While in normal operation, you can
follow the instructions below to examine the properties for any
National Instruments Ethernet device on your subnet. However,
any changes you attempt to make to the network parameters while
in normal operating mode will not take effect.
To configure network settings, complete the following steps:
1. When you select Properties... from the NI Ethernet Device
Configuration utility, the utility displays the properties for your
serial ENET interface, similar to the following example.