3–6 • Configuration
MB-651 User Manual (Iss. 04)
Network Configuration
Each MB-651 includes an
Ethernet
port on the rear panel that is used for communication with
DashBoard and software upgrades.
Before You Begin
Verify the positions of
SW1
and
SW2
on the rear panel. These DIP switches assign the IP
address for your MB-651. Refer to the section “
” on page 2-7 for details.
Automatic Configuration using DHCP
This method assumes that the MB-651 is using the factory default values for the network settings.
To establish communications with the MB-651
1.
Ensure that the MB-651 is connected to the same network as your DashBoard computer.
2.
Launch the DashBoard application on your computer.
3.
Power on the Monitoring Bridge.
4.
Wait approximately 30 seconds while the MB-651 establishes network communications.
5.
Verify that the MB-651 displays in the Tree View of DashBoard.
6.
Should the MB-651 fail to display after two minutes:
• Verify the ethernet cables are properly connected.
• Check the link/activity LEDs found on the ethernet RJ-45 connector.
• Ensure the network settings for the MB-651 are set to the factory default values.
• If all cables are connected and the LEDs do not indicate an error, then automatic
configuration is not possible.
Custom User Configuration via DashBoard
Once communication has been establish with the MB-651, the network settings may be further
adjusted using the following procedure. Note that the steps are optional, you may perform as
many, or as few, as needed.
To configure the network settings via DashBoard
1.
From the
Tree View
, expand the node for the MB-651 you want to access.
2.
Select the
Network Connect
node to display the interface in the right-half of
DashBoard.The
Network
setup tab is automatically displayed.
3.
To change the
Network Time Server
address, enter the new IP Address in the
NTP
Server
field.
4.
To change between
Static
and
DHCP
addressing, select an option in the
Addressing
Mode
area.
5.
Configure the network settings as required:
•
IP Address
— This is the IP Address of the MB-651.
•
Subnet Mask
— This is the Subnet Mask address for your LAN.
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