Subnet Mask; Pinging For The Ip Address - Extron electronics DXP DVI Pro User Manual

The following is an example of an invalid Class C addressing scheme:
Device
Matrix Switcher Control Software computer
NOTE:
is responding correctly or to determine its address (see
below).

Subnet Mask

The subnet mask is another 32-bit binary number that is used to "mask" certain bits of
the IP address. This provides a method of extending the number of network options for
a given IP address. It works by allowing part of the host identifier to be used as a subnet
identifier.
It is important that you set the correct value for the subnet mask. The basic values depend
on the class of IP address being used.
Class Name
Class A
Class C
(See "Subnetting, a

Pinging for the IP Address

address has been changed to an address comprised of words and characters, the actual
numeric IP address can be determined using the Ping utility. If the address has not been
changed, the factory-specified default is 192.168.254.254.
Ping to determine Extron IP address
interface between the computer and the DXP switcher. Ping can also be used to determine
the actual numeric IP address from an alias and to determine the web address.
Ping the switcher as follows:
1.
2. In the
OK
3. Click
The above addresses are invalid because the network identifier for each address
is not the same even though each IP address is unique.
Subnet Mask
255.0.0.0
255.255.0.0
255.255.255.0
Primer" on page 131 for more information.)
Start
menu, select
Open command
text field, enter
. A command window opens.
IP Address
208.132.180.41
192.157.180.42
"Pinging for the IP
switcher.
Run...
. The Run window opens.
.
Address,"
128 128