3.
Select the
Network Settings
tab to configure the IP and other network settings.
4.
(Optional) Use the RJ-45 Ethernet port 1 to reconnect the cRIO-9039 to the host
computer. The cRIO-9039 attempts to initiate a DHCP network connection at
powerup.
Note
If the cRIO-9039 cannot obtain an IP address, it connects to the
network with a link-local IP address with the form 169.254.
x
.
x
. The host
computer communicates with the cRIO-9039 over a standard Ethernet
connection.
•
Ensure that you have the correct version of NI-RIO Device Drivers installed on the host
computer. Visit
ni.com/info
and enter the Info Code
swsupport
for the minimum
supported versions of LabVIEW and NI-RIO Device Drivers.
Tip
If you have recently upgraded LabVIEW, you must reinstall NI-RIO
Device Drivers.
•
Ensure that the NI USBLAN adapter is recognized in the Device Manager. On
Windows 7, select
Start
»
Control Panel
»
Device Manager
»
Network adapters
»
National
Instruments
»
USBLAN adapter
. If the USBLAN adapter is not recognized, you must
reinstall NI-RIO Device Drivers.
•
Temporarily disable any network firewalls or other security software.
Verify the System IP Configuration
1.
Put the cRIO-9039 in safe mode and enable the RS-232 serial port by holding the RESET
button down for 5 seconds.
The STATUS LED starts blinking three times every few seconds.
2.
Use the RS-232 serial port terminal to read the IP address, or connect a monitor to the
mini DisplayPort to view the IP address.
Note
Refer to the user manual on
ni.com/manuals
for more information about
serial port configuration.
3.
Set a new DHCP connection by holding the RESET button down for 5 seconds. The
STATUS LED repeats the same behavior from
Step 1
.
If the cRIO-9039 fails to set a new DHCP address, it assigns itself a link-local IP address.
If the DHCP connection is successful and appropriate for your application, skip to
Step 6
.
4.
In MAX, expand your system under Remote Systems.
5.
Select the
Network Settings
tab to configure the IP and other network settings.
6.
Reboot the cRIO-9039 by pressing the RESET button.
Configure the Windows Firewall
•
Add an exception for MAX to your network firewall or other security software by
completing the following steps:
1.
On Windows 7, select
Start
»
Control Panel
»
System and Security
»
Windows
Firewall
»
Allow a program through Windows Firewall
.
2.
Click
Allow another program
.
3.
Select
Measurement & Automation
.
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