PP420 LED lighting controllers - User Manual
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Ethernet communication
You may need to ask your network administrator for advice about setting
up the Ethernet connection.
Ethernet set up is not affected by cold booting the PP420.
See Application note APP923 (available from
) for
troubleshooting Ethernet problems.
9.1
Connection
The Ethernet link uses a 10Base-T connection on an RJ45 connector. The
PP420 is usually connected to a network switch, hub or router, but you
can connect it directly into the network port on a PC using a crossover
cable.
9.2
IP address
The PP420 needs an IP address to communicate over Ethernet. There are
two ways to get an IP address; either programmed into the unit or using
DHCP.
For DHCP mode, the PP420 acquires its IP address, subnet mask and
gateway address from a DHCP server. Otherwise the PP420 has a fixed IP
address, subnet mask and gateway address.
DHCP mode or the IP address can be set and read using the
GardasoftMaint program available at
.
The GardasoftMaint window is shown below:
GardasoftMaint allows you to view the controllers on your network, change
their IP addresses and upgrade their firmware if it becomes necessary. In
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