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The following procedure uses PortVision DX to program network settings.
1.
Install PortVision DX on a host system with a Windows operating system.
If you need assistance installing PortVision DX, see the RocketLinx
ES8509-XT User Guide.
Start PortVision DX. PortVision DX can be started from Start --> All
2.
Programs --> Comtrol --> PortVision DX.
Click the Scan button.
3.
4.
Select the Comtrol product families that you want to locate and click the
Scan button.
5.
Right-click the ES8509-XT in the Device List pane (lower) that you want
to configure and click Properties.
6.
Enter a user-friendly Device Name.
7.
Optionally, enter the ES8509-XT serial number, which displays a friendly
device name in the Device List pane on the main page.
8.
Select DHCP IP or Static IP for the IP Mode .
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If you select DHCP IP, go to Step 9.
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If you select Static IP, enter an IP address, Subnet Mask, and
Default Gateway value for your network.
9. Optionally, select the appropriate Network Topology, which is an
informational field.
10. Click the Apply Changes button.
11. Click Close to return to the main screen.
12. You are now ready to configure the ES8509-XT features.
FEATURE CONFIGURATION
The ES8509-XT provides both in-band and out-band configuration methods:
Out-band management means that you configure the ES8509-XT using the
RS-232 console cable and the Command Line Interface (CLI) to access the
ES8509-XT without attaching an admin PC to the network. You can also use
out-bound management, if you lost the network connection to the
ES8509-XT.
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