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Static
: a user-configured IP address which remains constant. Both DHCP and AutoIP
generated IP addresses may change after a reset condition.
•
Disable mDNS
: selecting this check box will disable discovery of the EX2500A via mDNS
applications. Deselecting this option or performing an LCI operation (e.g. depressing the VXI
RST/LAN RST button on the front panel for 5 s or longer) will return mDNS Service
Discovery to enabled.
•
Static IP Configuration
: this configuration section is used to create a Static IP address.
o
IP Address
: the user-configured IP address is entered into this text field.
o
Netmask
: defines the range of IP addresses the EX2500A will attempt to connect to
directly (255.255.255.0 means match all but the last number, etc.).
o
Gateway Address
: the IP address of a server that EX2500A can use to contact IP
addresses external to its network.
o
DNS Servers
: this field is used to provide domain names that the EX2500A module may
use to looking up hostnames (e.g. www.vtiinstruments.com).
•
Current IP Configuration
: indicates the current settings for the EX2500A’s
IP address
,
netmask
,
gateway
,
MAC address
, and
hostname
. These fields are not configurable.
•
Hostname
: indicates a name which other devices may use to communicate with the EX2500A
instead of using its IP address. When mDNS service discover is used, the host name for the
unit will appear. The default hostname is “ex2500a-[serial number]”.
•
Device Description
: this user-configurable field can be used to provide additional
information regarding the module (i.e. location, use, etc.). This is visible on the
Firmware
Version
page without the need for a password. If set, this description will be used as the
Service Name for mDNS service discover instead of the hostname above.
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Several optional EX2500A settings can be modified through this web page.
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