Testing The Network Connection; Device Reset - VCS VIP 10 User Manual

Maintenance and Upgrades

Testing the network connection

The ping command can be used to check the connection between two IP
addresses. This allows you to test whether a unit is active in the network.
– Open the DOS command prompt.
– Type ping followed by the IP address of the unit.
If the unit is found, the response appears as Reply from ..., followed by the
number of bytes sent and the transmission time in milliseconds. Any other
response indicates that the unit cannot be accessed via the network. Possible
causes:
The unit is not properly connected to the network. Check the cable
connections in this case.
The unit is not correctly integrated into the network. Check the IP address,
subnet mask and, if necessary, the gateway IP.

Device reset

The reset button can be used to reset the unit to its original factory settings. Any
changes in the settings will be overwritten by the factory defaults. This may be
necessary, for example, if the unit has invalid settings that prevent it from
functioning as desired.
Warning!
All configured settings will be discarded during a reset. If necessary, back
up the current settings using the Download button on the configuration
page entitled Software Update (see page 64 or page 79).
Before starting the firmware upload, be sure that you have selected the
correct upload file! Uploading the wrong files can result in the unit no longer
being addressable, requiring it to be replaced. Do not interrupt the firmware
installation for any reason! Interruption will damage the Flash EPROM. This
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