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PROGRAMMING THE IP ADDRESS
Configure the IP address using one of the following methods:
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PortVision DX (available on the RocketLinx CD shipped with the
product)
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Web browser
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Telnet
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Command line interface (CLI) using the RS-232 console cable
The easiest way to configure a static IP address for your network in
the ES8508 is to use a Windows host and PortVision DX (see below).
For information about using other configuration methods, refer to the
RocketLinx ES8508 Series User Guide.
Note: Optionally, you can use NetVision if you are accustomed to
using NetVision. PortVision DX is replacing NetVision. NetVision is not
documented in the RocketLinx ES8508 Series User Guide.
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 ES8508 Series 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 ES8508 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 ES8508 serial number, which displays a friendly
device name in the Device List pane on the main page.
Select DHCP IP or Static IP for the IP Mode .
8.
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.
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