User Guide

NETNode Operations Guide
Commercial in
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IP Mesh Systems
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R1.8 2015-07-24
Commercial in
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2. Advanced Operation
2.1 Configuring your NETNode for the very first time
Usually, you’ll connect to your NETNodes with an IP connection. There are some times when
it will be necessary to connect to the NETNode with a serial connection:
 The first time you get it out of the box from the factory
 If you have forgotten the IP address
 If you have lost the password
 The unit has been left in DHCP mode and it is necessary to apply a fixed IP address
In these cases you’ll connect your NETNode to your PC with the Serial cable and operate
Node Finder.
The most important thing to do when you first get a NETNode is to connect serially and
switch off DHCP. Then apply a fixed IP address. At this time you can operate with the
NETNode quickly with simple IP connections.
Step 1: Connect to your Personal Computer with Serial (RS232)
It will be necessary to have a fully powered NETNode, a personal computer operating the
Mesh Serial Configuration Tool and the correct data cable supplied with the unit.
 NETNode-3-Robust – CA0406
 NETNode-3-Plain – CA0474
 NETNode-Mini Plain – CA0474
1. Connect the Control Cable Assembly to the control receptacle on the NETNode.
2. At this time, connect the D-Type 9-way plug (sockets) marked RS232 on the control
cable to the D-Type 9-way receptacle (pins) on your personal computer.
CAUTION: There are two D-Type 9-way plugs on each control cable – make sure you
select the RS232 version by checking the label attached to the cable near the plug. The
other is RS485.
Note: Some PCs do not have D-Type 9-way receptacles. In this case, it will be necessary to
get a USB plug (pins) to D-Type 9-way plug (pins) adapter cable. These are easy to get from
computer stores.