Comtrol UP 16-Port User Manual
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Configuring the DeviceMaster UP
6.
Optionally, rename the DeviceMaster UP in the Device Name field.
Note: The MAC address Device Status fields are automatically populated and you
cannot change those values.
7.
Optionally, enter the serial number, which is on a label on the DeviceMaster
UP.
8.
If necessary, you can change the Detection Type.
•
REMOTE means that the DeviceMaster UP is not connected to this
segment of the network and it uses IP communications, not MAC
communications.
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LOCAL means that the DeviceMaster UP is on this local network segmen
t
and uses MAC communications. An IP address is not required but
Technical support recommends using an IP address.
9.
Change the DeviceMaster UP network properties as required for your site.
Note: For additional information, open the PortVision DX Help system.
10. Click Apply Changes to update the network information on the DeviceMaster
UP.
Note: If you are deploying multiple DeviceMaster UPs that share common
values, you can save the configuration file and load that configuration
onto other DeviceMaster UPs using the Software Settings tab. See
on Page 33 for more information.
Disable IP
Do not use this option. The DeviceMaster UP does not support using
the MAC addressing scheme.
DHCP IP†
Click this option if you want to use the DeviceMaster UP with DHCP.
Make sure that you provide the MAC address of the DeviceMaster UP
to the network administrator.
Static IP†
Click this option to program a static IP address and type the
appropriate IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway values for
your site in the provided boxes.