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a workstation) within that network.
Since networks vary in size, there are
four different address formats or class-
es you can use to construct them. We
recommend that Livewire networks be
constructed as Class B networks to al-
low enough unique device addresses for
expansion.
To learn more about IP addressing and
network construction, we recommend
reading Cormac Long's excellent 4-part
IP Network Design, available at http://
tinyurl.com/64bb5 .
4.
Write down the values displayed and type "exit"
to close the DOS command box. Compare the two IP
addresses to be certain that your computer is on the
same network as your Element; in a Class B network,
this means that the first six digits of the
IP addresses must match. If they do not,
change the IP address of your computer's
Network Interface Card. Consult your
Operating System's documentation for
specific instructions on how this is done.
Also compare the Subnet Mask values;
these must be exactly the same on both
your computer and your Element. If they
are not, change your computer's Subnet
Mask settings to match that of Element.
Note that changing a computer's IP settings
and/or Subnet Mask settings often requires a
reboot before those settings take effect.
Once your computer is using the same IP network
address and subnet as your Element, you should be
able to access your Element's web page.
If you've confirmed network settings and
still cannot access your Element, "Ping"
the Surface to determine whether it is re-
sponding to your requests. Here's how:
Use the Run... command previous-
1.
ly described to open a DOS command
box. At the command prompt, type ping
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where x represents
Element's IP address).
2.
If your Element is responding to
Figure C-2: IPCONFIG command displays computer's IP settings
commands, the ping command will produce a screen
resembling Figure C-3.
Results like these, showing packets sent and returned,
indicate that your Element is active and responding
to requests. However, if the ping command produces
Figure C-3: Successful PING. Element is responding normally.
results like those in Figure C-4, your Element is not
responding and must be restarted. Disconnect the El-
ement power supply from the mains, wait 1 minute,
then restore power. If this doesn't solve the problem,
you may not have your computer and Element on the
same LAN or VLAN. Try connecting the two direct-
Figure C-4: PING command showing unresponsive Element
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