About the EthernetBlaster Communications Cable

7.In the EthernetBlaster login window, enter admin as the login and password as the default password. The EthernetBlaster Status page opens displaying the status of your EthernetBlaster communications cable including the current IP address. See Figure 1–5.

1See Chapter 2, “Managing Passwords,” to manage your password after initial login.

8.To set up the EthernetBlaster communications cable in the Quartus II software, see “Setting Up the EthernetBlaster Hardware in the Quartus II Software” on page 1–13.

Configuring the EthernetBlaster Hardware to Use Static IP Addressing

By default, the EthernetBlaster communications cable is factory configured to use dynamic IP addressing.

1Depending on your connection mode, this section assumes that you have completed the steps in “Remote Connection via Network Using Default Factory Settings” on page 1–5, or “Direct Connection to a Computer Using Default Factory Settings” on page 1–8.

To configure your cable to use static IP addressing and complete your remote connection, follow the directions below:

1.Open the EthernetBlaster Status page.

2.Click the Change Settings tab and select Static IP from the Connection Type menu. Enter the desired IP address and other appropriate data in the settings fields. See Figure 1–8 on page 1–12.

1Contact your network administrator if you do not know the settings to complete the Change Settings page.

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