Assigning ip addresses to multiple devices – Comtrol PortVision DX User Manual
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10. After programming the network information, you need to verify that you have the
loaded before performing any other configuration procedures.
You can use the Web Interface tab if you need to configure socket or serial tunneling settings or
you can use the
feature. Optionally, you can modify socket or serial tunneling settings
using the
tab if you are familiar with the parameters.
Assigning IP Addresses to Multiple Devices
Use the appropriate procedure to assign IP addresses to multiple DeviceMaster units.
•
Assign a range of IP address to multiple DeviceMasters, which may be useful if you are
setting up multiple new DeviceMasters
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Note: For initial configuration, the DeviceMasters must be on the same network segment.
Assign a Range of IP Address to Multiple DeviceMasters
Use this procedure to assign a range of IP addresses. Make sure that the DeviceMasters are not
daisy-chained to another.
1.
Right-click the DeviceMasters in the Device Tree or Device List pane, which you want to
assign the IP addresses and then click Assign IP to Multiple Devices (or optionally, use
the Manage menu).
2.
Enter the starting IP address that you want assigned to the DeviceMasters.
3.
Optionally, enter the Subnet Mask and Default Gateway values that you want to assign
to the units. These fields are left blank if you do not enter values.
4.
Click Proceed.
5.
After programming the network information, you need to verify that you have the
loaded before performing any other DeviceMaster configuration
procedures.
You can use the Web Interface tab if you need to configure socket or serial tunneling settings or
you can use the
feature. Optionally, you can modify socket or serial tunneling settings
using the
tab if you are familiar with the parameters.
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Network Configuration
- DeviceMaster LT/PRO/RTS/Serial Hub/500