Fairbanks FB2550 SERIES - Manual (Page 110)

Section 5: Input/ Output
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5.12. 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. Open the CONFIGURATION
MENU .
2. Press the PAGE FORWARD button
twice.
3. Select the NETWORK
PARAMETERS option.
4. Click the NETWORK TYPES
button.
5. Select either STATIC IP or DHCP .
– 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 .