GE iBox Installation And Maintenance Manual page 81

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What is an iBox Kit?
PPP (Point-to- The iBox uses PPP to communicate through the iBox Kit Ethernet Module to a LAN,
Point or externally to communications equipment such as a radio.
Protocol)
IP Addressing When it is equipped with an Ethernet Module, the iBox Kit requires three IP
addresses, two external and one internal, as shown below:
IP #1 and IP #3 are both accessible from the LAN. IP #2 is internal to the iBox Kit
and is not accessible from the LAN. You set IP #2 and IP #3 when you configure the
Ethernet Module. The Ethernet Module calculates IP #1 (equal to IP #2 + 1), and
assigns this address to the iBox through PPP.
Configuration The iBox Kit ships pre-configured, based on your order; however, you need to
configure the PPP Driver, Ethernet Module IP addresses, and SCADA protocol (e.g.,
DNP or IEC) addresses. You configure the iBox Kit components as follows:
Component
iBox
Ethernet
Module
DC Analog
Input Module
AC Analog Input
Module
Default When shipped as part of an iBox Kit, the iBox comes preconfigured for that
Configuration particular option, as shown in Appendix B: iBox Kit Default Configurations.
Options
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iBOX Kit
IP
LAN
#3
Locally through the iBox maintenance (WESMAINT) port, from a PC
running SGConfig. If it is equipped with an Ethernet Module, the iBox
can also be configured through the LAN, from a remote PC running
SGConfig. Refer to "Configuring the iBox Kit Components" on page
87.
Locally through the module's Ethernet port/Web server, from a
computer running a Web browser. Refer to "Configuring the
Ethernet Module" on page 109.
Locally through the device's RS-485 port, from a computer running
the vendor's configuration utility. Refer to "Configuring the DC
Analog Module" on page 123.
No configuration typically required.
Installation and Maintenance Guide
iBOX
PPP
IP IP
Ethernet
#2 #1
Module
Configuration Method
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