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SECTION 2: INSTALLATION AND SETUP
2.6 Congure the encoder network settings
Devices attached to a Local Area Network (LAN) are each assigned a unique address (IP address) that they use when sending
messages with each other. No two devices on a single Ethernet network can have the same IP address. Otherwise, addressing
conicts will occur.
When your IP encoder is attached to a network and initially powered on, it attempts acquire compatible network settings, for each
its four IP channels, from a DHCP server. If it cannot nd a DHCP server, it congures itself with the following static IP address,
subnet mask, and gateway setting, which may or may not be compatible with other devices on the network.
IP address: 192.168.0.100
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.0.1
Whether it acquires a dynamic (changeable) IP address and other network settings from a DHCP server, or uses the default static
(xed, unchanging) settings, your encoder must be congured with static network settings that are compatible with the network
conguration. Additionally, if DHCP is not used on your network, DIGIOP™ Black encoders must be installed on the network and
congured with new network settings one at a time to avoid addressing conicts.
Use the following procedure to setup and apply compatible, static, network settings for your encoder. If connecting your encoder to
a large enterprise network, consult with your network administrator for network settings before attaching the encoder to the LAN
to ensure that your encoder won’t conict with other devices. Your network administrator should also setup WAN (Internet) access
to the encoder, if that is needed.
If you encounter a problem and need to contact Technical Support, rst complete the chart in Table 1 about your computer (PC) and
encoder network settings, if possible. Support will need this information to provide assistance.
2.6.1 Conguring encoders on networks with DHCP
In networks with a DHCP server, the IP encoder will acquire dynamic (changeable) network settings when it is initially powered on.
These dynamic settings can easily be converted to static settings, or changed to other static settings that are also compatible with
your network.
1. Connect your encoder to the LAN, then power on the encoder.
2. Open the IPAdminTool directory on your computer, then double click the le IPAdminTool.exe to start the application.
When the IPAdmin Tool starts, it will discover all the IP devices it supports that exist on the network. The discovery process
may take a few minutes.
NOTE
This 4-channel encoder will acquire four IP addresses, one for each IP interface. It will appear on the network as four separate
devices.