Configuring Communication
11.The next step in the communication process is to prepare a NetLinx Master for communication to the target MAX unit. Refer to the following sections for detailed Master communication setup instructions.
Assigning a Static IP Address to the
Although the initial communication to the unit is done via a DHCP connection and since this is your source device, it is recommended that for streaming and programming purposes, you assign a Static IP Address to the unit via the
1.From the Decoder Manager, click on the IP Settings tab to open the IP Settings page (FIG. 29).
2.In the IP Address section, select the Static radio button.
3.Enter the Static IP address and Subnet Mask information provided by your Network Administrator into the fields provided.
4.To save the new changes, click the Accept button at the bottom of the page. If you wish to return to the previously saved information, click Cancel.
5.To make sure that the new information is recognized by the
Communicating with the Target Master via an IP
Whether the Master’s IP Address was Static or Dynamically obtained (DHCP), use the IP Address information from the Network Addresses dialog to establish communication via the
1.Launch NetLinx Studio 2.4 (default location is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx Studio > NetLinx Studio 2.4).
2.Obtain the IP Address of the Master from your System Administrator or if you still do not have an IP Address:
3.Select Settings > Master Communication Settings from the Main menu to open the Master Communication Settings dialog (FIG. 34).
4.Click the Communications Settings button to open the Communications Settings dialog.
5.Click on the NetLinx Master radio button (from the Platform Selection section) to indicate you are working with a NetLinx Master (such as the
6.Click on the TCP/IP radio button (from the Transport Connection Option section) to indicate you are connecting to the Master via an IP Address.
7.Click the Edit Settings button (on the Communications Settings dialog) to open the TCP/IP Settings dialog (FIG. 34). This dialog contains a series of previously entered IP Address/URLs and their associated names, all of which are stored within Studio and are
8.Click the New button to open the New TCP/IP Settings dialog, where you will enter both a previously obtained DHCP or Static IP Address and an associated description for the connection into their respective fields.
9.Click the Automatically Ping the Master Controller to ensure availability radio box.
10.Click OK to close the current New TCP/IP Settings dialog and return to the previous TCP/IP Settings dialog.
11.Locate the new entry within the List of Addresses section and click the Select button.
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