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4.6.6 Networking WebMaster Controllers via Ethernet
Equipment Required
§ An Internet-ready computer with the following capabilities: 100 MHz minimum processor
speed, 40 MB minimum RAM, Ethernet card, Windows operating system, and Windows
Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher web browser software.
§ An Ethernet cable connection between each WebMaster using a hub or connection to LAN.
Features Required in the WebMaster
§ Each WebMaster must have the Ethernet option installed. One must have the Master
Capability software installed.
Utilities you need to set up on your computer
§ There are no special drivers, adapters or other software components required on the PC to
support networking. Refer to the previous sections for connecting to the master controller via
RS232, Ethernet, or modem.
Parameters that need to be programmed into the WebMaster
§ Prior to attempting an Ethernet connection, the following information needs to be entered into
the Communication page of each WebMaster on the network, either via a direct serial
connection or via the local keypad.
§ The Ethernet IP address of the WebMaster.
§ The Subnet Mask.
§ The Gateway IP address.
§ The master must be selected as the master, and the slaves selected as slaves.
Steps Required to Establish a Connection
§ Connect to the master controller using one of the methods described in sections 4.6.1
through 4.6.5.
§ The sign-on screen of the WebMaster will come up. Type the User Name and Password
(Access Code) in the text boxes and click the Submit button. The default user name is
"webmaster" and the default passwords are "2001" for full access, "2002" for calibration
only, and "2003" for read only. These defaults can and should be changed in the Access
Code page.
§ Once connected to the master, you may connect to the slaves by clicking on the link under
the heading of “Sub-Network”.
§ You must log onto each slave using its user name and password.
Master Slaves
Hub
Web Browser
connected using any
of the previous
methods