System Time Message: Setup a once-per-second time message to be sent to receiv-
ers via multicast. For details, see "System Time Message" on page75.
The Network Services panel is used to enable (ON) and disable (OFF) network services,
as well as the Web UI display mode, details see: "Network Services" on page57.
The Ports panel not only displays STATUS information, but is used also to set up and man-
age VersaSync’s network ports via three buttons:
INFO button: Displays the Ethernet port Status window for review purposes.
GEAR button: Displays the Ethernet port settings window for editing purposes.
2.7.1 General Network Settings
To expedite network setup, VersaSync provides the General Settings window, allowing quick
access to the primary network settings.
To access the General Settings window:
1.
Navigate to MANAGEMENT > Network Setup. In the Actions Panel on the left, click Gen-
eral Settings.
2.
Populate the fields:
Hostname: This is the server’s identity on the network or IP address.
Default Port: Unless you specify a specific Port to be used as Default Port, the fact-
ory default port eth0 will be used as the gateway (default gateway).
The General Settings window also displays the IPv4 Address and default IPv4 Gateway.
2.7.2 Network Ports
Ports act as communication endpoints in a network. The hardware configuration of your unit
will determine which ports (e.g., Eth0, Eth1, ...) are available for use. Before using a port, it
needs to be enabled and configured.
To enable & configure, or view a network port:
2.7 Configuring Network Settings
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