Clarinet Systems EthIR LAN - Manual (Page 23)

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CSI Configuration Tool Window Description:
The Configuration Tool is divided into three sections:
1. Operation section is for accessing the configuration of any Switch on the
network via an infrared or Ethernet connection. This section allows
reconfiguring and managing Switches over the network.
a. Edit Configuration edits the Switch’s IP and its Pool of IP addresses for connecting
devices as well as gateway, DNS, Proxy IPs and an option to obtain these from a
DHCP server.
b. Switch Status grabs the configuration of the Switch’s current setup in a pop up
window, which can be used to save to disk or sending to Clarinet Systems for
troubleshooting purposes.
c. Reboot Switch allows user to manually reboot the switch without physically be at
switch’s location.
d. Set Switch Password allows you to supply password protection to Switches in your
network.
2. IP section relating to locating a Switch on the network, which includes:
a. Starting IP and Ending IP specify the range of IP addresses within which to search
for EthIR Switches on your subnet.
b. Timeout specifies the time period in milliseconds to wait for a reply from a Switch
during a search. Default is set to 100 ms.
c. Start Range Search to begin a range search and Stop Search buttons to end a search.
d. Find one Switch button to enter the IP address of one specific Switch to search for
rather than a range.
3. Firmware Upgrade section is for loading the firmware file for updating.
a. The Select Firmware File button allows you to navigate to the location of the file
needed to upgrade the Switch’s firmware. Then the “Update Firmware” button must
be clicked.
b. Update Firmware button is clicked after locating the firmware file for upgrading.
Connectivity Choices for Using the CSI Configuration
Tool
Configure via Infrared
The easiest and quickest way to connect to an EthIR Switch for initial IP
configuration purposes is by installing the Configuration Tool on an infrared enabled
notebook and does the following.
1. Point an EthIR Beam towards the notebook’s infrared port.
2. Launch the Configuration Tool software.
3. Click the Configure via Infrared.
4. Click the Edit Configuration.