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NWE-IP User Guide (v5.0) Hardware Overview • 19
Hardware Overview
This chapter presents information on the NWE-IP hardware.
Front Panel Overview
This section provides a general overview of the features of the NWE-IP front panel.
Figure 4.1 NWE-IP — Front Panel (Door Removed)
1. POWER Button
This is the main power button for the NWE-IP.
2. VGA Port
Use this port to connect a monitor if you do not have access to a network with DHCP for the initial Ethernet
setup, or if you have a need to reset your NWE-IP static IP address outside of DashBoard.
3. Diagnostic Panel
This panel reports the serial number, network address mode, IP address, and net mask of the NWE-IP. Status
information on the Dell® hardware is also displayed. Refer to the Dell documentation that accompanied the
NWE-IP for details on the type of messages this panel displays.
4. USB Ports
Use each port to connect a keyboard and mouse if you do not have access to a network with DHCP for the initial
Ethernet setup, or if you have a need to reset your NWE-IP static IP address outside of DashBoard.
Rear Panel Overview
This section provides an overview of the connections and cabling designations for the NWE-IP rear panel.
Figure 4.2 NWE-IP — Rear Panel
1. VGA Port
Use this port to connect a monitor if you do not have access to a network with DHCP for the initial Ethernet
setup, or if you have a need to reset your NWE-IP static IP address outside of DashBoard. If the VGA Port on the
front panel is also connected to a monitor, this connection supersedes it.
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