Comtrol DeviceMaster MOD Series Hardware Installation And Configuration Manual page 37

DeviceMaster MOD | UP Hardware Installation and Configuration Guide: 2000630 Rev. B
6. Optionally, rename the DeviceMaster in the Device Name field.
Note: The MAC address Device Status fields are automatically populated and you
cannot change those values.
7. Optionally, enter the serial number, which is on a label on the DeviceMaster.
8. If necessary, you can change the Detection Type.
• REMOTE means that the DeviceMaster is not connected to this segment of
the network and it uses IP communications, not MAC communications.
• LOCAL means that the DeviceMaster is on this local network segment and
uses MAC communications. An IP address is not required but Technical
support recommends using an IP address.
9. Change the DeviceMaster network properties as required for your site.
Do not use this option. The DeviceMaster does not support using the
Disable IP
MAC addressing scheme.
Click this option if you want to use the DeviceMaster with DHCP.
Make sure that you provide the MAC address of the DeviceMaster to
DHCP IP†
the network administrator.
Click this option to program a static IP address and type the
appropriate IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway values for
Static IP†
your site in the provided boxes.
Note: For additional information, open the PortVision DX Help system.
10. Click Apply Changes to update the network information on the DeviceMaster.
11. Click Close to exit the Properties window.
12. If if applicable, check your firmware version to make sure that it is the latest
version using the next subsection,
13. If necessary, use Uploading Protocol-Specific Firmware on the DeviceMaster
on Page 39 to update or load the firmware for your DeviceMaster.
Preparing the DeviceMaster for Configuration
Checking the Protocol Firmware
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