Specifications

October 8, 2003 Networking Alpha Signs (9700-0112C)
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Appendix H—Assigning an IP address to a serial server
For messages to be sent to a specific sign on the network, each serial server must have a unique IP address.
To assign an IP address, you will need to know two numbers:
• The IP address to be assigned to each serial server, either the Alpha Ethernet Adapter, MSS100, or MSS485.
See your IS network administrator for the IP address.
• The hardware address of the serial server. This is found on a label on the back of the server.
Assigning the IP address
You must first have the Alpha Ethernet Setup program loaded on your computer. This is available on the
installation CD you received with your sign.
1. Select Start>Programs>Alpha Ethernet Setup.
2. Type the appropriate information in the Ethernet Adapter IP Configuration window:
MAC Address
A unique hardware address located on
the sticker at the back of the sign.
IP Address
The IP address assigned by your IS
network administrator.
Pay attention to the status bar for important information
about the setup.
Note: Only three classes of Subnet Mask need to be set:
• 255.0.0.0
• 255.255.0.0
• 255.255.255.0