
CRX-POSTX-DIN
DIN Rail PostX IP Reporting Module
Installation Manual | June 2017
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6
Interface Configuration
This section details how to establish an Ethernet connection with the PostX Module. When the module comes
out of the box it is set to a static IP address of 192.168.1.2 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 for the
Ethernet interface. If your computer network is on this subnet, and no other computer on the network uses this
address, then you will be able to connect to the PostX Module immediately.
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Installing the PostX Module on an active network requires knowledge of the configuration and
structure for the network. Always consult the network or system administrator and ask them to
provide you with a fixed IP address that can be assigned to the module.
6.1
Establishing Ethernet Connection
DIN Rail PostX IP Reporting Module IP Settings
Before attempting to connect to the PostX Module it is necessary to know the IP address that it is currently set
to. The default factory setting for the Ethernet interface IP address of the PostX Module will be:
192.168.1.2
The suggested methods for connecting your PC or laptop to the PostX Module include via either a switch/hub
or a direct connection as shown in the section Ethernet 10/100 Network Interface (see page 13).
PC/Laptop IP Settings
You should then configure your PC or laptop’s network interface to use the following settings:
IP Address: 192.168.1.4 – 192.168.1.254
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Please select the IP address for your PC or laptop from the range given above, ensuring it is not currently in use
by any other device connected to your network. For information on configuring the network interface for your PC
or laptop, please visit the Web Support Centre for your particular operating system. Guides for the following
operating systems can be found at:
Microsoft® Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/documentation/windows/xp/all/proddocs/en-us/howto_enable_dhcp.
mspx?mfr=true
Microsoft® Windows Vista
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Change-TCP-IP-settings
Microsoft® Windows 7
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Change-TCP-IP-settings
Should the IP address need to be restored to the default value, please refer to the section on IP Troubleshooting
(see page 37) for more details.