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Note: the “lo” or Loopback interface is the internal network and is always present, “eth0” is the Ethernet
segment, and “ppp0” is the dialout or dialin connection. In addition, the current gateway and DNS server
information will be shown. These items will provide information about DHCP assigned configuration
information.
Ethernet setup
The ethernet setup page has the following options:
IP Address: The ip address of the ethernet interface: Default 192.168.40.50
Netmask: The netmask of the ethernet network. Default 255.255.255.0
Gateway Address: The gateway is the routing device that moves traffic from the LAN to the internet. The
default is 192.168.40.1. If you do not have an internet connection for your lan, or you are using a crossover
ethernet cable, leave this field blank.
DNS 1, DNS2: These are the primary and secondary DNS servers. If you are using a dialout connection, these
must be set to the DNS server provided by your dialup isp. If you only use the AcquiSuite on a crossover cable
and/or dialin mode, you should leave these blank.
DHCP (enable/disable) If you LAN has a DHCP server, you may enable this option and remove the previous
options for IP, netmask, gateway, and DNS. Check with your LAN administrator first.
HTTP Proxy. If your LAN is connected to the internet using a sophisticated firewall, you may need to use the
HTTP proxy feature. Check with your LAN administrator first, however if you don't have a proxy set on your
computer (MSIE/Tools/Connections-tab/LAN-Settings) then you most likely don't need to configure the
AcquiSuite to use a proxy. If in doubt, leave this blank first, and try the connection test. If it fails, ask your
LAN administrator about proxy servers, if any.
After changing any of the settings on this page, you will be required to reboot the AcquiSuite Use the
system/status web configuration page, or the LCD console to reboot the AcquiSuite.
Troubleshooting Ethernet Problems
After reconfiguring the ethernet settings you experience problems accessing the AcquiSuite with your web
browser, check the following items.
Verify that you rebooted the AcquiSuite after making the changes to the network settings.
Use the AcquiSuite LCD console. Check the IP address and Netmask. Verify these are correct.
Verify the ethernet link/act light next to the Ethernet port is on. It should blink with activity.
Verify the network connection in your computer has the proper IP address, on the same subnet, to access the
AcquiSuite. NOTE: one common mistake is configuring the Laptop IP to the same address as the IP address of
the AcquiSuite. In order for the laptop and AcquiSuite to communicate, the IP addresses should not be
identical. (see the basic network config for suggested IP addresses. )
Use the LCD console to run the Network Status test. This will attempt a number of things including a ping
query to the gateway address. If the AcquiSuite can ping an external machine such as a gateway, the ethernet
port is most likely connected properly. If the AcquiSuite does not use a gateway, try adding a gateway address,
and make it the address of your computer.
Manual Device Add Options
Modbus devices may be added manually by clicking on the “add” link on the bottom of the Modbus device list
page. This option is intended for use when adding devices to the configuration profile prior to installing the
physical hardware, or configuring Modbus/TCP devices that will not automatically populate in the Modbus
