FP Web-Server V2.11

5.2 Ethernet IP Configuration

 

 

5.2 Ethernet IP Configuration

Every Ethernet participant must have an individual IP address. This address may not be used a second time in the same network. The IP address consists of 4 numbers (any 0 to 255, see also IP and TCP/ IP (see page 166)). The first numbers define the network address, the other numbers define the participant's address.

The IP address of the FP Web-Server can be fixed or it can be allocated dynamically by using a DHCP-Server.

1.In a "self set-up" network (see page 168) (e.g. with only one hub) the fixed IP addresses can be assigned by yourself

In many cases a class C network is used. The network is identified by 3 numbers. The participants (Computers, Units, FP Web-Server...) are distinguished by the last number (1 to 254), e.g. 192.168.206.1 to 192.168.206.254.

In case this network is connected to a second network via a gateway (e.g. the computer for configuration might be in this network), the gateway address also needs to be specified, e.g.:

Computer in x.y.206.z Network with Netmask 255.255.255.0, using the x.y.206.1 Gateway.

FP Web-Server in x.y.60.z Network with the following settings:

-IP Add=x.y.60.31

-Netmask=255.255.255.0

-Gateway=x.y.60.1

2.In case the FP Web-Server should be connected to an existing network, the following data must be requested from the network administrator:

-Is there a DHCP-Server in the network? If NOT:

-IP address: Which fixed IP address can be assigned to the FP Web-Server?

-Netmask: How is the network address set up (length of the network address and/ or the participant's address)?

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