EAW DX1208 Help File page 53

Parameters
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Admin
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User
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Set Password
IP
Description
All DX series hardware devices can be configured to communicate with DX Navigator over a
local (LAN) or wide-area (WAN) Ethernet network using either static or dynamic IP addressing
methods. They can also communicate over peer-peer Ethernet connections using an Ethernet
'crossover' cable to connect the computer directly to the hardware without intervening nodes
(including routers, hubs, switches, etc.).
Always consult with the network administrator before connecting any DX device to a non-
dedicated corporate network. The network administrator will determine an acceptable range of
IP settings that are compatible with the logical configuration and topology of the network.
Failure to adhere to the administrator's IP assignment conventions may cause
communications failures not only with the DX device, but also with other devices connected to
the network.
Therefore to prevent such problems, configure the device's IP settings with the device
disconnected from the network using a COM (USB or RS-232) connection. When finished,
power cycle the unit, then connect the device to the network; IP setting changes do not take
effect until after the device is power cycled. On some networks it may take several minutes
after making IP setting changes before your DX device becomes visible to DX Navigator.
Dynamic IP
Dynamic IP allows a device's IP settings to be automatically configured by a DHCP server
(typically a router or gateway device). When configured for dynamic IP operation, DX devices
will request an IP configuration from a DHCP server each time they are powered on or
connected to the network. If a DHCP server is present on the network, then the device
automatically configures its IP settings using the settings provided by the server. Therefore a
DX device's IP settings may change each time it connects to the network, or whenever the
DHCP lease period for that device expires. Therefore whenever a device is configured for
dynamic IP, you must set the DX Navigator communications mode to Obtain IP Address By
Broadcast (see Communications
Sets the for Administrative-level access. Admin Passwords may
be up to 16 characters in length, contain any combination
alphanumeric characters, and are case-sensitive.
Sets the Password for User-level access. User Passwords may
be up to 16 characters in length, contain any combination
alphanumeric characters, and are case-sensitive.
Sends the (User or Admin) Password to the DX1208 hardware.
Once set, all subsequent logins will require you to enter the
Password to gain (User or Admin) access to the Device window.
Pressing Set Password with the Admin or User fields blank will
effectively disable that Permission.
Setup) in order to communicate with it.
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