Instruction manual

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4 Configuring the Sensor
In This Section…
4.1 Adding the In-Sight 5000 Series Sensor to a Network ...........23
4.4 Logging On to the Sensor....................................................... 29
4.6 Sensor Network Settings ........................................................ 30
4.1 Adding the In-Sight 5000 Series Sensor to a Network
The sensor is ready to be installed as a network host once it has power and is physically
connected to the network.
As previously described, there are many possible In-Sight network configurations. The
specific procedure for adding the sensor to a network depends on whether or not a
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server is available. The DHCP server can
automatically assign the sensor a network IP address and Subnet Mask.
4.2 Installing to a DHCP Network
The In-Sight 5000 series sensor is factory-configured for installation on an existing network
with a DHCP server. After connecting the network cable and supplying power, the DHCP
server automatically detects the sensor, configures its settings, and adds it to the network
with the default Host Name. A Host Name is an “alias” for the sensor’s IP Address, and
appears in any list of host names in the In-Sight interface.
After adding the sensor to the network using DHCP, proceed to section 4.4 (page 29).
NOTE:
If the Microsoft "Media Sense" feature, which automatically detects whether or not your
network interface is linked to a network, is enabled when running Microsoft Windows 2000 or
XP, communication with an In-Sight sensor may not be established. It is recommended to
use a hub or switch with a standard Ethernet cable to configure the In-Sight sensor or
configure your PC to disable the Media Sense feature. See Microsoft Knowledge Base article
239924 for details on this process.
NOTE:
When installing the sensor to an existing network, consult your network administrator to
determine whether a DHCP server is available.
NOTE:
After adding the sensor to a network with a DHCP server, disabling DHCP on the sensor and
assigning it a static IP address is strongly recommended.