Specifications

Overview
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NX-Series Controllers - WebConsole & Programming Guide
Using Zero Configuration
NetLinx Masters 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 which are free and widely available for download. NetLinx Studio includes a
zero-configuration client which we will use for the purposes of this document.
If you don’t already have it installed on your PC, download and install NetLinx Studio 4.0 before you begin.
Connecting to a Network with a DHCP Server
By using the Controller’s Zeroconf feature and the NetLinx Studio, you can install and configure multiple devices on the
network without pre-configuring 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 NetLinx Studio 4.0.
2. Once power is applied to the device, select the Zero-Config tab on the Workspace bar (see FIG. 1).
3. In the Workspace area, right-click and select Refresh Zero Config List. The controller appears in the list of devices
as shown in FIG. 2:
4. Double-click the Master you want to access it in the WebConsole.
Accessing the Master requires valid login information. The browser will prompt you for User ID and Password
before displaying the configuration pages for the selected device.
Note that the serial number is appended to the name of the device.
After logging in, you can configure the device (changing IP settings, NetLinx settings, User settings, etc) via the pages in
the WebConsole (see the On-Board WebConsole User Interface section on page 19).
FIG. 1 Zero-Config tab
FIG. 2 Workspace bar (Zero-Config tab selected)