Specifications

Overview
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NI & DVX Central Controllers - WebConsole & Programming Guide
Update the On-board Master and Controller Firmware
Before using your new NI unit, you must first update your NetLinx Studio to the most recent release.
Upgrade the on-board Master firmware through an IP Address via the LAN connector (Upgrading
Firmware section on page 18) (IP recommended).
Upgrade the Integrated Controller firmware through an IP Address via the LAN connector (Upgrading the
NI Controller Firmware section on page 21) (IP recommended).
Configure NetLinx Security on the NI Controller
Setup and finalize your NetLinx Security Protocols (WebConsole - Security Options section on page 31).
Program your NI Controller (NetLinx Programming section on page 81).
Using Zero Configuration
NetLinx Masters with firmware versions of v3.41 or higher support using "zero-configuration" client software to quickly
install multiple devices on the network.
Bonjour (Zero-Configuration) Client
You can use a zero-configuration client to determine the IP address of the Controllers. 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.
Connecting to a Network with a DHCP Server
By using the Controller’s Zeroconf feature and the Bonjour for Windows plug-in utility, multiple devices can be installed
and configured on the network without the need to pre-configure each device before installation.
The dealer only needs to match the serial number printed on the backside of the device or from the label on the box to the
serial number that is displayed in the Bonjour browser pane.
1. Launch Internet Explorer with the Bonjour plug-in.
2. Once power is applied to the device, the Bonjour plug-in displays the device in the list of devices as shown in
FIG. 1:
3. Double-click on the desired Master to access the Web Console.
This requires valid login information - the browser will prompt you for User ID and Password before displaying the
configuration pages for the selected device.
Notice that the serial number is appended to the name of the device.
At this point, the device can be configured (changing IP settings, NetLinx settings, User settings, etc) via the pages in the
Web Console (see the Onboard WebConsole User Interface section on page 27).
FIG. 1 Internet Explorer with Bonjour plug-in