Configuring The Network Settings - Comtrol DeviceMaster EIP Series Hardware Installation And Configuration Manual

Configuring the Network Settings

Use the following procedure to change the default network settings on the DeviceMaster for your network.
The default network settings are;
• IP address: 192.168.250.250
• Subnet mask: 255.255.0.0
• Gateway address: 192.168.250.1
Note: Technical Support advises configuring one new DeviceMaster at a time to avoid device driver
configuration problems. If you want to configure multiple DeviceMasters using the Assign IP to Multiple
Devices option, see
The following procedure shows how to configure a single DeviceMaster connected to the same network
segment as the Windows system. If the DeviceMaster is not on the same physical segment, you can add it
manually using Adding a New Device in PortVision DX
1. If you have not done so, install PortVision DX
2. Start PortVision DX using the PortVision DX desktop shortcut or from the Start button, click Comtrol >
PortVision DX.
3. Depending on your operating system, you may need to click Yes to the Do you want to allow the following
program to make changes to this computer? query.
4. Click Scan to locate the Comtrol Ethernet-attached products including the DeviceMaster on the network.
Note: If you do not have any RocketLinx managed switches or IO-Link
5. Highlight the DeviceMaster for which you want to program network information and open the Properties
screen using one of these methods.
• Double-click the DeviceMaster in the Device Tree or Device List pane.
• Right-click the DeviceMaster in the Device Tree or Device List pane and click Properties in the popup
menu
• Highlight the DeviceMaster in the Device Tree or Device List pane and click the Properties button.
DeviceMaster EIP | UP Hardware Installation and Configuration Guide: 2000633 Rev. C
Configuring Multiple DeviceMasters Network Addresses
Masters, it saves scanning time if you do not scan for them.
Preparing the DeviceMaster for Configuration
on Page 53.
(Installing PortVision DX
Preparing the DeviceMaster for Configuration - 25
on Page 53.
on Page 22).