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Programming the IP AddressAfter installing the hardware, you are ready to program the network information
(IP address) into the DeviceMaster EIP-MOD using PortVision DX or Redboot.
Install PortVision DX. Start PortVision DX using the PortVision DX desktop shortcut or from the Start
button, click Programs | Comtrol | PortVision DX. If this is the first time you have opened PortVision DX, click the Scan button. Select the Pepperl+Fuchs Comtrol, Inc. Ethernet-attached device types that you would like to locate and
then click the Scan button.
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PortVision DX will locate all Pepperl+Fuchs Comtrol, Inc. Ethernet-attached managed devices when on the local network segment, excluding the DeviceMaster FreeWire.
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Right-click the DeviceMaster EIP-MOD for which you want to program network information and
open the Properties screen using one of these methods.
Double-click the DeviceMaster EIP-MOD in the Device Tree or Device List pane. Click the Properties button in the toolbar. Right-click the DeviceMaster EIP-MOD in the
Device Tree or Device List pane and click Properties.
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You can use the help system for information about
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Optionally, enter a friendly name for the DeviceMaster EIP-MOD in the
Device Name field, which displays in
the Device Tree or Device List pane on the main page. The MAC address is automatically loaded and cannot be changed. The Device Status is the same status as listed on the main page. Select the appropriate Detection Type:
Change the DeviceMaster EIP-MOD network properties as required for your site.
To use the DeviceMaster EIP-MOD with DHCP, click DHCP IP,
and make sure that you provide the MAC address of the DeviceMaster EIP-MOD to the network administrator.
Make sure that the administrator reserves the IP address, subnet mask and gateway address of the
DeviceMaster EIP-MOD in the DHCP server. To program a static IP address, click Static IP
and enter the appropriate values for your site.
Click Apply Changes
to update the network information on the DeviceMaster EIP-MOD. Click Close to exit the
Properties window. After configuring the network, you are ready to
check the firmware version
before configuring the ports.
Using Redboot to Program the IP Address
You can use refer to the
DeviceMaster EIP-MOD Hardware Installation and Configuration Guide for procedures to program the IP address in the DeviceMaster EIP-MOD
through a serial connection (null-modem cable) or telnet with RedBoot.
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The default DeviceMaster EIP-MOD IP address is 192.168.250.250. |
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After configuring the network, you are ready to
check the firmware version
before configuring the ports.
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