Connecting To The Lan Port; Ip Address - iDirect evolution x1 Installation Manual

3 Connecting to the LAN
Port
This chapter describes how to connect to the Satellite Router LAN port to prepare to
configure and commission the router using iSite. This chapter also describes when and how to
connect to the Satellite Router Console port to determine the IP address if necessary.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• "IP Address" on page 13
• "Local Area Connection" on page 14
• "Retrieving the IP Address using the Console Port" on page 17
Note: This chapter applies primarily to Evolution X3, X5 and e8000 Series Satellite
Routers that are configured with iSite. However, the procedure in
Connection" on page 14
Satellite Routers if the Satellite Router's IP address is known and DHCP is
disabled on the Satellite Router. See
for details.
3.1

IP Address

The IP address and subnet mask of the Satellite Router are needed to configure the Local Area
Connection. The local PC must be in the same subnet as the Satellite Router.
The Satellite Router factory default IP address is 192.168.0.1. The default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0
address and subnet mask may have changed.
If the IP address and subnet mask are unknown for an Evolution X3, X5 or e8000 Series
Satellite Router, retrieve the IP configuration by accessing the iDirect Application software on
the Satellite Router using the Console port. See
Port" on page 17
Once the IP address and subnet mask of the Satellite Router are known, proceed with the
instructions in
as the Satellite Router.
iDirect Satellite Router Installation and Commissioning Guide
iDX Release 3.3
may also be useful on Evolution X1, X7 and e150
If the Satellite Router was previously used in a different network, the IP
.
for details.
"Local Area Connection" on page 14
"Connecting with Web iSite" on page 41
"Retrieving the IP Address using the Console
to configure the PC in the same IP subnet
"Local Area
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