Specifications

Configuration
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NXB-KNX NetLinx KNX Interface
Configuration
Overview
NXB-KNX units have a built-in WebConsole that allows you to make various configuration settings via a web
browser on any PC that has access to the NXB-KNX device. The web console consists of a series of web pages
that are collectively called the "NXB-KNX Configuration Manager" (FIG. 1).
Determining the IP Address of the NXB-KNX
NXB-KNX units feature a built-in zero-configuration networking client that allows you to determine the unit’s
IP address via Bonjour or a similar zero-configuration client. Zero-configuration (or Zeroconf, also known as
"Bonjour") technology provides a general method to discover services on a local area network. In essence, it
allows you to set up a network without any configuration, as described below.
Bonjour (Zero-Configuration) Client
You will need a zero-configuration client to determine the IP address of the NXB-KNX. There are many
zero-configuration clients available. However, for the purposes of this document, we will refer to Bonjour for
Windows. It is free and widely available for download.
If you don’t already have it installed on your PC, download and install Bonjour for Windows before you begin.
1. With Bonjour for Windows running on a PC that has access to the LAN that the NXB-KNX resides on,
connect the NXB-KNX to the network (see Wiring and Connections section on page 3).
2. In Bonjour, you will see the unit join the network at power up.
3. In Bonjour, double-click on the NXB-KNX link to access the selected unit's Configuration Manager (IP
Settings page).
4. The unit’s IP Address is displayed in the IP Settings page (FIG. 2).
At this point you can assign a new IP Address if necessary.
FIG. 1 NXB-KNX Configuration Manager - IP Settings Page (initial view)
Click here to log in
Hover mouse here to access
the Admin drop-down menu
The NXB-KNX is set to DHCP by default.