AN-X2-ABDHRIO Remote I/O Drive Interface Page
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Ethernet Configuration
Before you can use the AN-X2-ABDHRIO, you must configure its network properties on
Ethernet.
Initial Ethernet Configuration
AN-X can be configured:
•
to use a static (unchanging) IP address
•
to obtain its IP address from a DHCP server
•
to use the fixed link-local address 169.254.42.84
AN-X modules are shipped with the link-local address 169.254.42.84.
Unless you have control of the DHCP server, in most applications you will assign the
AN-X a static IP address. Otherwise the DHCP server may assign a different IP address
each time AN-X powers up, and any software that accesses the AN-X module would
have to be reconfigured.
If you are using multiple AN-X modules, connect and configure one at a time, since
initially they will all be set to the same link-local IP address.
IMPORTANT!
If you are connecting AN-X to an existing Ethernet network, consult the
network administrator to obtain information about how you should
configure AN-X or to obtain a static IP address for AN-X.
You configure the Ethernet properties using the web interface.
Start a web browser and enter the address 169.254.42.84
TIP
The AN-X2 must be on the same subnet as the computer to use the
link-local IP address. It cannot be connected through a router.
TIP
The module is shipped configured for use with the Data Highway Plus
firmware. The initial screen you see will be slightly different from that
shown below.
Select
Administration/AN-X Configuration
.
