AMX NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module NXC-ME260 Instruction Manual page 32

Communication and Firmware Update
System Address
reflects the value
set in the Device
Addressing tab
Used to display the
given to the Master
from the DHCP Server
FIG. 20 Network Addresses dialog (showing Get IP)
DO NOT enter ANY IP information at this time, this step only gets the System Master
to recognize that it should begin using an obtained DHCP Address.
6. Note the obtained IP Address.This information is later entered into the Master
Communication Settings dialog and used by NetLinx Studio 2.1 (or higher) to communicate
to the Master via an IP. This address is reserved by the DHCP server and then given to the
Master.
If the IP Address field is empty, give the Master a few minutes to negotiate a
DHCP Address with the DHCP Server, and try again. The DHCP Server can take
anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes to provide the Master with an IP
Address.
7. Click the Set IP Information button to retain the IP Address on the Master. A popup window
then appears to notify you that Setting the IP information was successful and it is
recommended that the Master be rebooted.
8. Click OK to accept the new changes.
9. Click the Reboot Master button and select Yes to close the Network Address dialog. This
process closes the Network Addresses dialog and directs you to the Reboot the Master
Controller dialog.
10. Click Continue (from the Reboot Controller dialog) and wait for the System Master to reboot
and retain the newly obtained DHCP Address. The STATUS and OUTPUT LEDs should begin
to alternately blink during the incorporation. Wait until the STATUS LED is the only LED to
blink.
If Studio can not establish communication with the Master, wait a few seconds and
click the Retry button.
11. Use Ctrl+S to save your existing NetLinx Project with the new changes.
12. Right-click associated System number and select Refresh System. This establishes a new
connection to the specified System and populates the list with devices on that system.
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IP Address
NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module