Baseline Systems BaseStation 3200 V12 - Manual (Page 97)

BaseStation 3200 Advanced Irrigation Controller Manual
Understanding the Ethernet Settings
When your controller is connected to a network with a supported communication module, the
system automatically assigns the networking addresses that enable the connection. You might
need to refer to this information in order to complete your connection or to troubleshoot it.
1. Connect and configure the communication module. Check the status lights and indicators on
your communication equipment to ensure that it is powered up and appears to be sending
and receiving data.
2. Turn the dial to the Network position.
3. Press the Next button to highlight the Ethernet
Setup option, and then press Enter. The Setup
Ethernet screen displays the following
information:
 DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol) – The default network
configuration for the BaseStation 3200.
This protocol allows your controller to
automatically obtain an IP address which enables the connection to the Internet. Every
time you restart your controller, it retrieves a new IP address.
 Static IP – An IP address that is permanently assigned
 IP Addr – An Internet Protocol address (IP address) is a number assigned to a device
(such as the controller) that is connected to a computer network and uses the Internet
Protocol to communicate on the network.
 Subnet Mask – The subnet mask is used with an IP address to indicate what network
traffic should be permitted or denied.
 Default Gateway – An IP address that enables the network traffic from your controller
to pass through to a larger network
 Preferred DNS Server 1 – A naming system (Domain Name System) for devices, such as
your controller, that are connected to the Internet
 Preferred DNS Server 2 – An additional domain name that is assigned to your controller
 Physical (MAC) Address – The Media Access Control address (MAC address) is a unique
identifier for your controller’s network connection
Enabling a Cell Modem Connection
If your BaseStation 3200 is running firmware version 12.4 or higher and you have a cell
modem installed and connected to the controller, the AT&T Cellular Modem Setup option on
the Advanced menu shows the status of the connection.
Refer to the Baseline Cell Modem Installation and User Guide.
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