COMMUNICATIONS SETUP
Ethernet control
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ETHERNET CONTROL
The DGy 201 can be controlled from the 10/100 BASE-T Ethernet port
using a command line interface (Telnet) or a standard web browser. The
same set up procedure is used for either type of control. Your DGy 201
can be connected to a standard LAN or directly as a peer-to-peer
connection. Network settings must be set prior to using it in either
configuration.
The following topics are discussed in this section:
•Introduction to IP Addresses
•IP Address Setup via Serial Port
•IP Address Setup via Ethernet
INTRODUCTION TO
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IP ADDRESSES
When connecting systems via Ethernet, the setup of communications
parameters is automatic. However, because this is a network
connection, a unique address (known as the IP address) is required.
For proper operation, DGy 201 requires a fixed IP address (also known
as a “static” IP address). At the factory, DGy 201 is programmed with a
default IP address (192.168.1.200), but this address must be changed if
you want to use your DGy 201 on a network.
Important Consult your network administrator to obtain a valid
IP address before commencing the network setup
procedure.
SRecommendation: If you want to use DGy 201 on a Local Area
Network (LAN), change the unit’s IP address before putting it on
the network. This can be accomplished in one of two ways:
~Use the serial port to change the unit’s IP address.
Refer to the “IP Address Setup via Serial Port” section
below.
~Connect DGy 201 directly to a PC using DGy 201’s
Ethernet port. Refer to the “IP Address Setup via
Ethernet” section (page 144) for details.