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7. System Setup
7.5 Communication setup
General
In this procedure, y ou will s et up communication between the E2 and the local network.
Prerequisite
• Ensure that y ou are fam iliar with the Ethernet Menu . For details on this menu, please refer to c hapter "System menu > Eth-
ernet", page 56.
Static IP or DHCP?
Use one of the following procedure to:
• turn on the DHCP feature and query the DHCP server to obtain a valid IP address. A DHCP server mus t be available on the
local network.
• or turn off the DHCP feature and set a static IP addr ess for the E2, along with a subnet mask and gateway.
Define the Ethernet settings t o remotely access is mandatory to con trol the E2 via the Event Master Co ntrol
Software o r via a web interface. P lease contact the m anag er of the local network (LAN) to know how config-
uring your device.
Query the DHCP server
1. Select Ethernet from the System Menu.
The Ethernet Menu appears.
2. Turn On the DHCP value.
The E2 automatically queries the DHCP server for a valid IP address. If the E2 receives an IP address, that address is displayed
in the Ethernet submenu.
It c an take several seconds to obtain an address from the server. During
this time, the SEL button remains lit.
Setting a static IP Address
1. Select Ethernet from the System Menu.
The Ethernet Menu appears.
2. Turn Off the DHCP value.
3. Select Set Static IP from the Ethernet Menu.
The Set Static Ip Menu appears.
4. Select and set successively the SUB(net), GW and IP fields .
Note: You must change the SUB param eter before ed iting either of the other parameters.
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