Network Configuration
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Hardware Reference Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair 4K Transmitters/Receivers
Using the ID Pushbutton
The ID Pushbutton is located on the right front of DXLink Modules.
The ID Pushbutton can be used to perform four types of initial configuration settings:
Toggle between DHCP and static IP addressing (see below)
Assign a device address (page 40)
Reset the unit to its factory default settings, which affects the parameters but not the firmware version (see page 41)
Restore the unit to its factory firmware image, which affects both the firmware version and the parameters (see page 42)
The functions performed depend on when and for how long the ID Pushbutton is pressed and held. ID Pushbutton functions can
also be implemented using Telnet commands (see page 67).
TIP:
To monitor the ID Pushbutton boot state of a Module by its NetLinx LED behavior, see page 42.
Toggling Between IP Addressing Modes: DHCP and Static IP
DXLink Modules support both DHCP and static IP addresses. When the #3 Toggle is ON (see page 26), the Modules automatically
use DHCP with link-local fallback. However, you can use a static IP address which can be set via a Telnet command (
SET IP
), or
you can use the factory default static IP address. The default static IP address can be recalled at any time by resetting the unit to its
factory default configuration (see page 41). The default dynamic (DHCP) address is 169.254.2.2.
The ID Pushbutton can be used to toggle between the DHCP and Static IP Modes.
To toggle between DHCP and Static IP Modes:
1.
Once the Module has booted up, press and hold the ID Pushbutton until the Control/NetLinx LEDs toggle back and forth in
unison approximately 10 times.
2.
Release when it starts to blink faster.
When the Pushbutton is released, the Module toggles either from static to dynamic (DHCP) IP addressing or vice versa and
remains in that mode until the ID Pushbutton is used to set it again or a factory reset is performed.
The Module automatically reboots to complete the process.
Assign a Device Address (ID Mode)
The ID Pushbutton can be used in conjunction with the ID (Identify) Mode feature in NetLinx Studio. A momentary press of the ID
Pushbutton assigns a device address to the Module
(which
must
be bound to the Master).
The device
must
first be placed in ID
Mode in NetLinx Studio or the momentary press will be ignored.
NOTE:
The latest version of NetLinx Studio is available to download and install from www.amx.com. Refer to the NetLinx Studio online
help for instructions on using the application.
To set the device address on a Module:
1.
Check to be sure #3 Toggle on the bottom of the Module is set to ON.
2.
In NetLinx Studio’s OnLine Tree, select the Master to which the Module is bound.
3.
From the Diagnostic menu, select Device Addressing.
The Device Addressing dialog box opens.
FIG. 23
ID Pushbutton on Module (DX-RX-4K shown)
ID Pushbutton