Cable Setup

Figure 1–8. EthernetBlaster Change Settings Page

3.Click Apply. The EthernetBlaster communications cable automatically restarts. When the status LED returns to a steady green state, the EthernetBlaster communications cable has successfully restarted and can now be added to 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 Dynamic IP

Addressing

To configure the EthernetBlaster communications cable to use dynamic

IP addressing, follow the directions below:

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.

1.Open the EthernetBlaster Status page.

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EthernetBlaster Communications Cable User Guide

December 2004