B&B Electronics MES1A - Manual (Page 33)

Configuring the MES1A/B
Manual Documentation Number: MES1A/MES1B-2106m PN7138-rev001
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Auto-IP
If a DHCP server is NOT available on the network, the MES1A/B will revert
to Auto-IP and generate its own IP address in the 169.254.xxx.xxx range.
Static IP Address
The IP address of the MES1A/B can be changed via the Telnet Configuration
Menu interface.
To determine an appropriate static IP address, consult your network
administrator. The Device Installer Help feature also provides some useful
information related to IP addressing.
17. At the Select Command or parameter set (1..4) to
change: prompt, type 1.
18. At the IP Address (000) prompt
o To keep the current setting, press Enter
o To change the IP address, type the first octet
ƒ Press Enter to accept the change
ƒ Repeat for all octets
19. Press Enter to accept the new IP address
After the new settings have been accepted they will appear in the
Configuration Menu. After the Configuration has been saved to the
MES1A/B, the new settings will appear in the Device Details tab.
The IP Address can also be changed from the Device Installer menu. See
Chapter 5 for details.
Default Gateway
A Default Gateway address is only required if your MES1A/B must
communicate with devices on remote TCP/IP networks through a router or
gateway. The default value for this parameter is
---not set---.
• If you DO NOT require remote communication, type N or just press
Enter at the Set Gateway IP Address (N) prompt.
• If you DO require remote communication through a router or gateway,
type Y. The Gateway IP Address: (000) prompt appears. Enter the
IP address of the default gateway within your local network by typing
each address octet followed by pressing Enter.