User manual
MC1000 - NTP Time Reference System - User Manual - Version 2.06
3 - Network setup
The Ethernet port enables the MC1000 to be connected to a TCP/IP
network via an Ethernet switch or hub (see section 2.4).
The network interface may be programmed to operate with DHCP
enabled or disabled. When DHCP operation is enabled, the MC1000
attempts to obtain network address settings automatically from a
DHCP server on the network. With DHCP disabled, network address
settings are manually entered into the unit.
The network settings may be adjusted following the procedures
detailed below or alternatively via the USB interface and supplied
MC1000 Interface software (see section 5.2 for further details).
3.1 - How to enter the network setup menu
The network setup menu can be accessed using the front panel
switches as shown in the graphic below:
3.2 - Changing the DHCP setting
As shown in the graphic on the following page, with the MC1000 in the
network setup menu and the DHCP option screen displayed, pressing
either the ‘UP’ or ‘DOWN’ switches will toggle the DHCP mode. When
the correct mode has been selected, pressing the ‘ENTER’ switch will
forward on through the remaining network setup menu options.
If DHCP is enabled, the remaining network setup screens will show
the IP settings obtained from the DHCP server. If the MC1000 has
not yet obtained a DHCP lease, the IP address, subnet and gateway
screens will show ‘---.---.---.---’ in place of a valid network address.
The status of the network connection may be conrmed by displaying
the network status screen (see section 1.4.3).
What is DHCP?
Dynamic Host Conguration
Protocol (DHCP) enables the
automatic assignment of IP
address settings on a TCP/IP
network.
Upon connection to a
TCP/IP network, a client
device congured for DHCP
operation communicates with
the DHCP server and obtains
an IP address lease.
The DHCP protocol is dened
in RFC 2131, available for
download from:
http://www.rfc-editor.org
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