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Chapter 4, Using the Command Center
Setting the IP mode to DHCP
Set Monarch HDX to DHCP IP mode when connecting to a network with a
DHCP server, such as through a router.
1 Select DHCP.
2 Click Apply.
¥Tip See “Network connection and IP address” on page 16 for instructions on
how to connect Monarch HDX to a network with a DHCP server, and how to
acquire the Monarch HDX network IP address to access the Command Center.
Setting the IP mode to Static
Set Monarch HDX to Static IP mode when connecting to a network without a
DHCP server.
1 Select Static.
2 Enter a static IP address for your Monarch HDX. Unless you change this
address, the default static IP address will be used (169.254.1.11). If you reset
the device in Static IP mode (see “Switch to Static IP mode” on page 13), the
static IP address reverts to default.
¦NoteWhen connecting multiple Monarch HDX devices on the same
network, each Monarch HDX device must have a unique network IP address.
3 Enter the Subnet mask on your network to which Monarch HDX is
connected. By default, the subnet mask is set to 255.255.255.0.
4 If required by your network configuration, enter the Gateway IP address
and
DNS server.
5 Click Apply.
¥Tip See Chapter 3, “Network Connection and Setup” for instructions on how to
connect Monarch HDX to a network without a DHCP server, how to change your
computer’s network configuration to establish a connection between your
computer and the Monarch HDX device, and how to access the Command
Center.
Preventing Monarch HDX from appearing as a UPnP
device on the network
The Monarch HDX uses the Simple Service Discovery Protocol (SSDP) to
broadcast itself as a Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) device. This means that it
will appear in Windows Explorer (not visible in Mac OS) as if it were a a printer,
external hard drive, or similar UPnP device.
This feature is enabled by default, and makes it easier to find the Monarch HDX
on a network if you do not know the device IP address. However, for security
reasons you may not want the Monarch HDX to appear on your network for
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