Working With Online Devices; Netlinx Network Setup; Network Setup - AMX NETLINX STUDIO V2.4 Instruction Manual

Working With Online Devices

NetLinx Network Setup

In order for the NetLinx system to run on a network, the network settings must be configured for
the target network. You will need to have detailed information about your network on hand before
starting.
In order for the NetLinx master to operate correctly, it must have the IP address, subnet mask,
gateway address, domain name and name server addresses according to the Network
Administrator-supplied values. Many Network administrators setup a DHCP server to
automatically supply these values to network devices when the reboot. The NetLinx master does
support DHCP and it your network supports DHCP, the network setup process will be greatly
simplified.
If not using DHCP, it is important to have values for all parameters listed below. Entering just one
network parameter incorrectly can cause communication to the network to fail. Please contact your
Network Administrator if you do not have the information necessary to complete the network
settings for your system.
After changing the network settings, you must reboot the NetLinx master for the settings to take
effect.

Network Setup

NetLinx Studio (v2.4 or higher)
Select the Tools->Master Comm Settings Menu item. Select NetLinx for the platform
and then select either a COM port (if the networking is not already configured) or an IP
address (if it is currently on the network). Select OK when complete.
Select the Tools->NetLinx Diagnostics Menu item. Select the Networking tab from the
tabs along the top. Enter 0 for both System and Device. Then press Get IP Info. Then
press Get DNS Info.
Is there a supplied Host name for the IP address assigned to the NetLinx master? If so,
enter under Host Name. If no name is supplied, enter NetLinx.
Is your IP address dynamic (DHCP) or fixed (Static)? Select the Use DHCP or Specify
IP Address according to your network information.
If you selected Use DHCP, then press Set IP Info and then press Reboot. When the
master restarts, it will contact the DHCP server to fill in any missing network
information. You are now finished with your NetLinx Network Setup.
If you selected Specify IP Address, enter the IP address supplied by the network
administrator. If you do not have an IP address, contact the network administrator to
obtain one. If you enter the incorrect number, the NetLinx master and very likely another
device on the network will not be able to communicate on the network.
Enter your Subnet Mask. This value determines the scope of your network. If you did
not receive a value for this, enter 255.255.255.0. It is a very common default. Do not
leave this blank.
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