Programming
Instruction Manual
53
Network
This information is required when connecting the Alpha controller to an Ethernet network
using the Ethernet port.
Obtain IP From
Network
Yes allows the Alpha controller to receive an address from the
network DHCP server. No requires the address parameters to be filled
in manually.
IP Address The IP Address of the Alpha controller.
Subnet Mask The Subnet address of the Alpha controller.
Gateway The Gateway address to a connecting network.
DNS The address of the network’s DNS server.
Physical
This is the MAC id of the Ethernet port on the Alpha controller. This
value comes from the Ethernet board inside and cannot be changed.
3.1.3.1.1 RENEW Button
Press this button have the controller initiate a GET IP ADDRESS request to the network.
Use the right arrow to move to the next tab or press EXIT to save the changes and return to the Run screen. See
section “3.1.2.6 Exit” on page 52.
3.1.3.2 WIFI Tab
Use these parameters to setup the access point to connect QPM Cordless tools to the Expert Alpha controller. The
access point may also be used to connect computers or other devices with browsers to Alpha Toolbox.
To enable wireless communications for the Expert Alpha controller, type in an SSID value, type in a PASSWORD
and choose the applicable REGION.
Radio
Off - Disables the radio in the Network Node Alpha controller.
Low - Enables the radio in the Network Node Alpha controller at a low power level.
Medium - Enables the radio in the Network Node Alpha controller at a medium power level.
High - Enables the radio in the Network Node Alpha controller at a high power level.