Configuring The Ni Controller For Ethernet Communication; Using The Id Button To Change The Master Device Value - AMX NI-2000 Programming Manual

Initial Configuration and Firmware Upgrade
Once Serial communication has been established, use NetLinx Studio to configure the Controller for
Ethernet Communication, as described below.

Configuring the NI Controller for Ethernet Communication

Before continuing, complete the COM port steps above.
1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Controller to the LAN to which the PC running NetLinx Studio
is connected.
The NI-x100 Controllers feature an Auto MDI/MDI-X Ethernet port. This provides the
option of using either a standard (straight through), or a crossover Ethernet cable to
communicate with a PC - both cable types will work.
2. Select Diagnostics > Network Address from the menu bar and enter the System, Device (0 for a
Master), and Host Name information.
3. To configure the Address:
4. Repeat steps 1 - 5 from the previous section, but rather than selecting the Serial option, choose
TCP/IP and edit the settings to match the IP Address you are using (Static or IP).
5. Click on the Authentication Required radio box (if the Master is secured) and press the User
Name and Password button to enter a valid username and password being used by the secured
Master.
6. Click the OK to close all dialogs and return to the main application.

Using the ID Button to Change the Master Device Value

The steps described and the dialogs shown in this section are in the NetLinx Studio application.
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Use a DHCP Address by selecting the Use DHCP radio button, then click the GET IP button
(to obtain a DHCP Address from the DHCP Server), click the SET IP Information button (to
retain the new address), and then finish the process by clicking the Reboot Master > OK
buttons.
Use a Static IP Address by selecting the Specify IP Address radio button, enter the IP
parameters into the available fields, then click the SET IP Information button (to retain the
pre-reserved IP Address to the Master), and then click the Reboot Master > OK buttons to
finish the process.
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