YDI EtherAnt II, User Manual

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EtherAnt II User’s Manual
3.4 Configuration
The Configuration screen features three buttons: Ethernet Configuration, Serial Configuration, and
Wireless Configuration .
Ethernet Configuration (Figure 3.10)
This screen allows you to specify the parameters associated with the EC’s local Ethernet connection.
Figure 3.10 – Ethernet Configuration
Controller Name –
This field sets a user-friendly name you wish to assign to the EtherAnt II (up to 32
characters).
IP Address –
This field sets the IP address used for both local and wireless Ethernet communication.
Subnet Mask –
This field sets the Subnet Mask used for both local and wireless Ethernet communication.
Gateway –
This field sets the IP Address of the Gateway (router or firewall). You will need to enter the IP
address of your gateway, particularly if you plan to use the EC to access computers or other EtherAnt II
units beyond your router or firewall.
MAC Address –
This read-only property displays the MAC Address of the EC you are currently
connected to.
Automatically Search for Unknown Ethernet Addresses (ARP) –
This option allows to turn on/off ARP
messages or use a predefined (default) MAC Address for unknown routes. This is useful for the handling
of unknown IP packet routes.
Serial Configuration
Although there is an option for Serial configuration, the EtherAnt does not use a serial interface. All
screens for Serial settings should be ignored since they are not applicable. The Client Manager grays this
option out.
Version 3.3 Page 15 March 2003