User's Manual

Using the installation wizard Chapter 6 Configuration and alignment
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Table 6-1 Step 1: LAN Configuration attributes
Attribute Meaning
IP Address Internet protocol (IP) address. This address is used by the
family of Internet protocols to uniquely identify this unit on a
network. All units are shipped with a default IP address of
169.254.1.1.
NOTE
Change this default IP address to ensure that: (a) it is
unique on the network, and (b) the Master and Slave
units have different IP addresses.
Subnet Mask Defines the address range of the connected IP network.
Gateway IP
Address
The IP address of a computer on the current network that acts
as a gateway. A gateway acts as an entrance and exit to
packets from and to other networks.
Ethernet Auto-
Negotiation
When the box is ticked, it means that configuration is
automatically negotiated. This is the default setting.
When the box is not ticked, it means that configuration is
forced. Select the data rate that the auto-negotiation
mechanism will advertise as available.
CAUTION
Only select a data rate that is within the capability of
connected network equipment, otherwise loss of service
may occur.
NOTE
Use the same setting for both ends of the link.
The configuration should only be forced if problems are
experienced with auto-negotiation.
Instead of forcing configuration, the IEEE802.3
specification recommends enabling Auto-Negotiation
with only the specific ability or abilities advertised.