Configuring The Network Settings - Comtrol DeviceMaster PNIO 2000 Series User Manual

Configuring the Network Settings

Default Network Settings
IP address:
192.168.250.250
Subnet mask:
255.255.0.0
Gateway address:
192.168.250.1
DeviceMaster PNIO | UP User Guide: 2000639 Rev. A
11. Select the Comtrol Ethernet-attached products that you want to locate and
then click Scan.
You can save time if you only scan for DeviceMasters.
Note: If the Comtrol Ethernet-attached product is not on the local segment
and it has been programmed with an IP address, it will be necessary to
manually add the Comtrol Ethernet-attached product to PortVision DX.
12. Go to Step 5 in the next section, Configuring the Network Settings, to program
the DeviceMaster network settings.
If you need additional information about PortVision DX, refer to the Help system.
Use the following procedure to change the default network settings on the
DeviceMaster for your network.
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
Configuring Multiple DeviceMasters Network Addresses
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
Device in PortVision DX
1. If you have not done so, install PortVision DX
Page 24).
2. Start PortVision DX using the PortVision DX desktop shortcut or from the Start
button, click Programs > Comtrol > PortVision DX > 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.
Preparing the DeviceMaster for Configuration
on Page 129.
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on Page 129.
Adding a New
(Installing PortVision DX on