7. System Setup
7.5 Communication setup
General
In this procedure, you will set up communication between the Event Master series processor and the local network.
Prerequisite
• Ensure that you a re familiar with the Ethernet Menu. For details on this menu, please refer to c hapter "System menu > Eth-
ernet", page 7 5.
Static IP or DHCP?
Use one of the following procedure to:
• turn on the DHCP feature and query the DHCP server to obtain a valid IP address. A DHCP server must be available on the
local network.
• or turn off the DHCP feature and set a s tatic IP address for the Event Master series processor, along with a subnet mask and
gateway.
Define the Et hernet settings to remotely access is mandatory to co ntrol the Event Master series processor
via the Event Master Too lset Software or via a w eb interface. Please con tact the manager of the local network
(LAN) to know how configuring your device.
Query the DHCP server
1. Select Ethernet from the System Menu.
The Ethernet Menu appears.
2. Turn On the DHCP v alue.
The Ev ent Mas ter series processor automatically queries the DH CP server for a valid IP address. If the Event Master series
processor receives an IP address, that address is displayed in the Ethe rnet submenu.
It can take several se conds to obtain an a ddress from the server. During this time, the S EL b utton remains lit.
Setting a static IP Address
1. Select Ethernet from the System Menu.
The Ethernet Menu appears.
2. Turn Off the DHCP value.
3. Select Se t Stati c IP from the Ethernet Menu.
The Set Static Ip Menu appears.
4. Select and set successively the SUB(net), GW and IP fields.
Note: You must chang e the SUB parameter b efore editing either of the other parameters.
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