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5. Using the Multi-Stack Operator Interface
5.1. Access the Multi-Stack Operator Interface
The Multi-Stack Operator Interface can be accessed from any computer/tablet with the latest Firefox
or Chrome web browser.
5.1.1. External Computer Requirements
An external computer, like a laptop or a PC, is required to perform the setup steps. Ensure the
following requirements have been met when selecting a computer.
Network Connection
Ensure the computer is connected to the same network as the External Ethernet on the Multi-
Stack Controller.
An internet connection is not required for the product to function. However it does
use the Network Timing Protocol (NTP) to maintain its clock accuracy.
Computer OS Compatibility
Ensure the Operating System of the laptop/computer supports multi-cast DNS (mDNS).
OS
Windows
Windows
MacOS
Linux
mDNS is also operational when a Static IP is configured.
Manual IP Discovery
In the event that the computer does not support mDNS, the MAC address for
the external network port is labeled on the exterior of the Multi-Stack
Controller.
Look for this MAC address in the DHCP server to determine which IP address
was assigned to the Multi-Stack Controller and navigate to 'http://<ip-
address>' from a compatible web browser rather than the mDNS URL
http://ncontroller-<serial_number>.local.
5.1.2. Launch Multi-Stack Operator Interface
http://ncontroller-<serial_number>.local
Navigate to
Replace <serial number> with the Multi-Stack Controller serial number - this can be found on a label on
Document ID: NE-PM-004
Table 5. Operating Systems that support mDNS
Version
10
8 and lower
10.2 and higher
N/A
Nuvation Energy Multi-Stack Controller - Product Manual
Additional Software Required
N/A
Apple Bonjour
N/A
Avahi
from a compatible computer (see
17
Section
5.1.1).
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