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38 EX1629 Preparation for Use
FIGURE 2-11: DYNAMIC (LEFT) AND STATIC (RIGHT) IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATIONS
6) If set to use a static IP, record the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway for use later.
Select Obtain an IP address automatically to establish a connection to the EX1629. Click
the OK button and proceed to Set the EX1629 to Static IP. If set to use a dynamic IP, click the
OK button and proceed to Set the EX1629 to Auto IP.
Set the EX1629 to Auto IP
1) Remove all network connections from the PC except for the connection to the EX1629.
Wireless adapters should be disabled as well.
2) Apply power to the EX1629 and wait for the LAN LED to turn green.
3) Discover the EX1629 using the LInC-U utility as described in the Web Page Operation in
Section 5. The steps taken previously should ensure that discovery works.
4) Once connected to the EX1629, click on Network Configuration in the command menu.
5) Select DHCP and AutoIP in the IP Address Source field and ensure that Static IP is not
selected. Figure 2-12 shows the proper configuration. Click the Submit button to save all
changes.
FIGURE 2-12: EX1629 SET TO USE AUTO IP
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