Lan/Wan Communications; Changing Network Settings On A Unit - Honeywell Rapid Eye Administrator's Manual

Configuring Other Hardware

LAN/WAN Communications

Changing Network Settings on a Unit

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Communications settings for local- or wide-area networks (LAN/WAN) are set in the
Network Settings fields when the Multi-Media unit is installed. The System tab offers a
convenient report of these network settings, which are seldom changed.
Caution Communications to a unit can be temporarily disabled by entering invalid
network data. An onsite technician has to re-enable it.
Your organization's network administrator may request changes to a unit's communication
settings when:
• A change is made to the network that harbors the unit.
• Moving a unit to another network or owner. See
Removing a System Password
When moving a unit to another network or network address, you have the option of
changing the Multi-Media unit's addresses in the boxes for: IP Address, Subnet Mask and
Gateway, before the unit is turned off. This avoids having to use the configuration shell to
make changes after the move. These changes can also be made using LocalView.
1. See your network administrator about any planned changes to the Network Settings.
2. Using View, continue or start a
3. On the System tab, enter changes in the IP Address, Subnet Mask or Gateway
fields, as needed for the Multi-Media unit, and approved by your network
administrator. Default addresses are listed in
changes if the unit is set to Use DHCP.
Caution The next step can make the unit unavailable until the new network
connection is operational. If a mistake is made and there is a dial-up
connection to the unit, you can still access the unit by modem.
4. Click Apply, then confirm that you want to send the configuration data. The
Maintenance Session
Changing the Internet protocol address, in the IP Address box requires Admin to
change the site's connection information. See
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on page 188.
Maintenance Session
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Connecting to a Rapid Eye Unit
Clearing Storage on page
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