User's Manual

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Ethernet Configuration – (Figure 3.10) This screen allows you to specify the parameters
associated with the EC’s local Ethernet connection.
Figure 3.10 – Configuration-Ethernet Configuration
Controller Name – This field sets a user-friendly name you wish to assign to the EtherAnt
II (up to 32 characters).
IP Address – This field sets the IP address used for both local and wireless Ethernet
communication.
Subnet Mask – This field sets the Subnet Mask used for both local and wireless Ethernet
communication.
Gateway
– (router or firewall). This field sets the IP Address of the Gateway. You will
need to enter the IP address of your gateway, particularly if you plan to use the EC to
access computers or other EtherAnt II units beyond your router or firewall.
MAC Address – This read-only property displays the MAC Address of the EC you are
currently connected to.
Automatically Search for Unknown Ethernet Addresses (ARP)
– This option allows to
turn on/off ARP messages or use a predefined (default) MAC Address for unknown
routes. This is useful for the handling of unknown IP packet routes.