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3) Network
The encoder supports both IP version 4 and IP version 6. Both versions may be enabled
simultaneously, and at least one version must always be enabled. When using IPv4, the IP
address for the encoder can be set automatically via DHCP, or a static IP address can be
set manually. If IPv6 is enabled, the encoder receives an IP ad- dress according to the
configuration in the network router. There is also an option of using the Internet Dynamic
DNS Service. For more information on setting the network, please see
“System
>
Network
>
Basic”.
Obtain IP address via DHCP:
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a pro- tocol
that lets network administrators centrally manage and automate the assignment of IP
addresses on a network. DHCP is enabled by default. Although a DHCP server is mostly
used to set an IP address dynamically, it is also possible to use it to set a
static, known IP address for a particular MAC address.
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Use the following IP address:
To use a static IP address for the encoder, check the
radio button and then make the following settings:
– IP address:
Specify a unique IP address for your encoder.
– Subnet mask:
Specify the mask for the subnet the encoder is located on.
– Default router:
Specify the IP address of the default router (gateway) used for
connecting devices attached to different networks and network segments.
NOTES:
1. DHCP should only be enabled if using dynamic IP address notification, or if your DHCP
server can update a DNS server, which then allows you to access the encoder by
name (host name). If DHCP is enabled and you cannot access the unit, you may
have to reset it to the factory default settings and then perform the installation again.
2. The ARP/Ping service is automatically disabled two minutes after the unit is started, or
as soon as an IP address is set.
3. Pinging the unit is still possible when this service is disabled.
Please refer to
“System
>
Network
>
Basic” for more details about Network setup.
