Fairbanks FB2550 DAT SERIES DRIVER ACCESS TERMINAL - Manual (Page 69)

Section 3: Configuration Menu
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4.8. NETWORK PARAMETERS CONFIGURATION
The Network Name is a unique identifier of the instrument as it appears on the
Network to which it connects.
– Configure the NETWORK TYPE as a Static or Fixed IP, and either DHCP
or Dynamic IP Addresses.
– The IP ADDRESS and SUBNET MASK are unique address values
designed to function within the Network for which it is configured.
– IP Address is an identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP Network.
Networks using the TCP/IP Protocol route messages based on the IP
Address of the destination.
A SUBNET MASK is a local division of a Local Area Network (LAN), which is
created to improve performance and provide Network security.
1. Using an external keyboard, press ALT +
HOME .
2. Select LOGIN .
3. Open the CONFIGURATION MENU .
4. Press PAGE FORWARD twice.
5. Select the NETWORK PARAMETERS
option.
6. Click the NETWORK TYPES button.
7. Select either STATIC IP or DHC P .
 If
cable is connected
upon initial Power Up and Configuration, the Network type
selection will default to DHCP .

If there is no cable, then the Network type will default to STATIC.