Search Adam-6100 Modules - Advantech ADAM-6100PN Series User Manual

4.3.2

Search ADAM-6100 Modules

After you have confirmed the hardware wiring between host PC and your ADAM-
6100 module, you can find that module in ADAM.NET Utility. Launch ADAM.NET Util-
ity. Select the Ethernet item on the Module Tree Display area. Click the Search
Modules button on the Toolbar. ADAM.NET Utility will then search all ADAM-6000
modules on the Ethernet network. If your ADAM-6100 modules is used the first time,
its IP will be 10.0.0.1 by default. So you will find it showing on the Others item under
Ethernet
Note!
If network Firewall is enabled on your computer, you may not be able to con-
nect with your ADAM-6100 module. You need to add ADAM.NET Utility into
lists of Program and Service of the Exception for Windows Firewall in Windows
Control Panel.
You need to change IP of the ADAM-6100 modules the same subnet with the host
PC. Type the correct IP address, Subnet address, and Default gateway on the
Status Display area. After complete setting, click the Apply Change button. A dialog
box appears asking you to type the password. The default password of ADAM-6100
module is 00000000.
You can change the password later. After you type the correct password, the ADAM-
6100 module is now under IP of your host PC.
When you select the IP address of the ADAM-6100 modules you want use in Module
Tree Display area, there will be 8 tabs appearing in the Status Display area for you
to set up general configuration of that module. Refer to figure below. Once you have
changed any configuration, remember to click related Apply or Apply Change but-
ton.
Below is detailed information for the 2 tabs in the Status Display area:
4.3.2.1 Information
You can see the Firmware Version on the selected ADAM-6100 module in this tab.
You can also update the firmware by clicking Download button. The latest firmware
for ADAM-6100 modules is available on Advantech website: http://www.advan-
tech.com
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