Liebert EM - Manual (Page 15)

Assign an IP Address
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3.0 A
SSIGN AN
IP A
DDRESS
After connecting the OpenComms EM device to your network, the next step is to identify the device to
the network by assigning an IP address.
Consult Your Network Administrator
Consult your network administrator to obtain an IP address that is appropriate for your network, as
well as a subnet mask and default gateway address. When your device is assigned a new IP address,
it is saved in the Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), meaning the
unit will retain its IP address even after power is recycled.
Select a Method
There are three methods of assigning the IP address, as listed in Table 4, depending on your net-
work’s method of assigning IP address (static or dynamic) and your computer’s operating system (OS).
The IPSET.exe program is included on the CD that came with your unit.
Select a method and refer to Table 4 to determine which instructions to follow.
3.1 Use IPSET.exe to Assign an IP Address
If your network uses static IP addresses and your computer has a Windows operating system, you
may use the IPSET.exe program included on the CD that came with your unit.
To do this:
1. Insert the OpenComms EM CD in the CD
drive.
2. Click on the Start button, then on Run.
3. In the Run window, click on Browse to
locate the file IPSET.exe on the CD,
highlight the file name and click Open.
4. In the Run window, click OK. The IPSet
window opens, as shown at right.
5. In the IP address box in the Target area,
enter the IP address for your unit.
Note: The IP address must be unique on the
network—not assigned to any other device.
6. Enter the Subnet Mask of your network in the Subnet box. (Depending on your IP address, some
or all of the Subnet Mask might be entered automatically after you enter the IP address.)
7. Enter the default gateway address in the Default box.
8. In the MAC address box, enter the MAC address of your device.
Note: The MAC address is found on a sticker on the bottom of the device.
9. Click on the Apply button. If the device identification is successful, the message “Successfully set
IP address” appears in the Status box. (If not, the message “No response from target” appears in
the Status box.)
10. Click on the Close button and proceed to 4.0 - Web Interface Overview.
Table 4 Methods of assigning IP addresses
Method Recommended for: Follow instructions in:
IPSET.exe
program
Network that uses static IP addresses; computer with Windows operating
system (shipped with unit)
3.1 - Use IPSET.exe to
Assign an IP Address
ARP
command
Network that uses static IP addresses; computer with Windows or other
operating system
3.2 - Use ARP to
Assign an IP Address
DHCP
Network that uses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), where
IP addresses are assigned dynamically
3.3 - Use DHCP to
Assign an IP Address
NOTE
These steps must be done on the same network segment where the OpenComms EM is connected.
Enter a
unique
IP address
Enter the unit’s
MAC address
(look on
bottom of unit)
Apply button
Subnet
mask
Default
gateway
address