Comrex ACCESS MultiRack Product Manual page 24

FIgure 8 toolboX logIn
Generally, it is recommended to configure the Ethernet port of an ACCESS MultiRack for a static IP. This will
facilitate access to the Web-based Interface with a browser and allow for easier configuration of routers or firewalls
(if necessary). If the MultiRack is to be installed on a managed LAN, Comrex recommends consulting with the IT
services provider about obtaining a static IP address.
As mentioned in the previous section, the MultiRack is configured for DHCP by default. This means that it tries to
extract an unused IP address from the network router upon booting. To change the Ethernet IP addressing to static,
select the "default" location at the bottom of the list and change the "IP Type" to static. The system will prompt a
list of static settings as shown in Figure 9 (on the following page).
As can be seen in Figure 8, the static IP address, the Netmask, the Gateway Address, and at least one DNS Server
Address must be configured in the proper fields to set a static IP address. Once that information has been inputted,
click the "back" button and select Apply Changes to have the MultiRack accept and activate the new Ethernet
settings. Note that if the IP settings of the Ethernet port have been changed, the connection to the Toolbox
interface will no longer work. Click the "Scan" button on Device Manager to re-sync with the new IP address.
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