AKD User Guide | 5 Communicating with the Drive
5.0.1 Overview
In order to use the drive, you must be able to communicate with the drive using WorkBench and an Ethernet con-
nection. With some basic network knowledge, you can quickly establish communication with your drive. The
drive uses TCP/IP (a worldwide standard for high-speed communication); both the AKD and your PC need to
understand each other through this standard in order to communicate. This section explains how to establish a
TCP/IP link between your PC and a drive.
5.0.2 Identifying the Drive IP Address
Thefirst stepin establishingcommunication withthe driveis toidentify thedrive IP address. WorkBenchand the
drivefind eachother usingthis IP address, whichtells yourPC whereto look for thedrive inorder tomake thecom-
municationconnection. You canestablish communicationthrough theIP address with twotypes of connections:
l Automatic: Allow the drive and PC to link automatically.
l Direct: Connect to a drive directly based on a known IP address.
5.0.2.1 Automatic (Dynamic) IP Addressing
Automatic (also called “dynamic”) addressing is performed using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP). This protocol makes it easy for a device to attach to a network. The drive is set in automatic IP mode by
setting the two rotary switches to zero (S1 and S2, located on the front of the drive). Your PC is set in automatic
mode by configuring the TCP/IP screen to "Obtain an IP address automatically"
When first communicating with the drive, conflicts might exist with other programs or devices connected to your
computer that are competing for IP addresses. If you have a problem recognizing a drive, then try turning off other
devices (especially a wireless device or remote network connection). If you still have problems connecting with
the drive, check in the troubleshooting area of this manual.
5.0.2.2 Static IP Addressing
Another option in connecting to the drive is via a static IP connection. In this case you are assigning a specific IP
address to the drive and you are modifying your pc network configuration to be able to recognize the static
address. The drive IP address can be set using the two rotary switches on the front of the drive.
The address will then be set as 192.168.0.S1S2, with S1 representing the 10’s digit and S2 the 1’s digit. As you
turn the switches, the drive displays the S1 and S2 values.
Example:
S1 is set to 3, S2 is set to 5, the address now is set to: 192.168.0.35.
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