Baseline Systems FlowStation - Manual (Page 11)

Baseline FlowStation User Manual
Understanding the Ethernet Settings on the BaseStation 3200
When your controller is connected to a network with a supported communication module, the
system automatically assigns the networking addresses that enable the connection. You might
need to refer to this information in order to complete your connection or to troubleshoot it.
1. Connect and configure the communication module. Check the status lights and indicators on
your communication equipment to ensure that it is powered up and appears to be sending
and receiving data.
2. Turn the dial to the Network position.
3. Press the Next button to highlight the
Ethernet Setup option, and then press Enter.
The Setup Ethernet screen displays the
following information:
 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol) – The default network
configuration for the BaseStation 3200.
This protocol allows your controller to
automatically obtain an IP address which enables the connection to the Internet. Every
time you restart your controller, it retrieves a new IP address.
 Static IP – An IP address that is permanently assigned
 IP Addr – An Internet Protocol address (IP address) is a number that identifies a device
(such as the controller) on a network.
 Subnet Mask – The subnet mask is used with an IP address to indicate what network
traffic should be permitted or denied.
 Default Gateway – An IP address that enables the network traffic from your controller
to pass through to a larger network
 Preferred DNS Server 1 – A naming system (Domain Name System) for devices, such as
your controller, that are connected to the Internet
 Preferred DNS Server 2 – An additional domain name that is assigned to your controller
 Physical (MAC) Address – The Media Access Control address (MAC address) is a unique
identifier for your controller’s network connection.
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