ETC Element v2.1.0 - Manual (Page 257)

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Element Configuration Utility 245
Network Settings
Local Area Connection
These are the settings that determine the method to get an IP address and/or the actual IP address
information that Element uses for network communication.
Status
This reports if the port is “Online” (configured, connected to a network and operational). It reports as
“Offline” if any one of the above conditions is not true.
Obtain an IP Automatically
Clicking in the enable box will set Element to get its IP address dynamically from a DHCP server.
While the desk is starting, it will ask for an IP address from a DHCP server. If one responds, it will
use the assigned IP address.
If no DHCP server is available, Element will default to a self-generated link-local IP address in the
range of 169.254.x.y. The IP address used by Element in this configuration may change
dynamically as needed. A change should typically only occur when there are changes to the
network configuration or to resolve an IP address conflict.
Enabling or disabling the DHCP setting will require you to reboot Element for the new setting to take
affect.
IP Address
If DHCP is disabled, you set the Element IP address here. This is a static IP address and will
remain set until changed by a user. Element defaults to an IP address of 10.101.97.101.
If DHCP is enabled, this field will display the IP address that is being used by the desk (whether it
is served via DHCP or a self-generated link-local IP address).
N o t e : ETC recommends the use of a static IP address for compatibility with other ETC
devices, though the needs of your particular installation may vary.
N o t e : You cannot set Element to receive an IP address via DHCP and act as a DHCP
server at the same time. It can either send dynamic addresses or receive them,
but not both at the same time.