MT5 Multi-Tracer Operating Manual
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6. Network Connection
6.1. Networking Basics
Basic network configuration involves just two network settings; IP address and subnet
mask. The MT5 System, as do all network devices, requires a unique network IP
address. Currently the MT5 only supports static IP addressing. Therefore the MT5 must
be assigned a unique, static IP address within your network. Your network administrator
can provide you with the appropriate IP address and subnet mask.
Note: The static IP address needed by the MT5 must be unique to your local area
network (LAN). Do not confuse this with a wide area network (WAN) static address that
is unique on the entire, worldwide, internet network.
If your MT5 IP address has been configured before shipping, all you need to do is
connect the MT5 controller to your network via a standard Ethernet cable, then proceed
to section 6.2 "Testing Network Connection."
If the MT5 IP address and subnet mask were not preconfigured, several steps are
needed to change the MT5 network settings. There are two methods for changing
networks settings. The easiest is to connect a keyboard and video monitor to the MT5
control unit. The second is to create a temporary network with the Multi-Tracer and a
computer.