CommScope ATC300-2000 - Manual (Page 34)

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Section 3
Changing IP Settings on the Local Computer
Using the IP Config Tool
3.0 Section Overview
• In order for a local computer to gain access to the ATC300-1000/2000 or ATC200-1000 controller,
settings will need to be configured on the computer. The IP Config Tool provides a user friendly
environment for changing the local computer’s IP settings.
See Appendix B for understanding IP addressing.
• The IP Config Tool is compatible for use on computers operating in the English lan-
guage using Windows ® 2000 or Windows ® XP. At the time of this publication, it has not
been determined if earlier versions of Windows ® are compatible with the IP Config Tool.
See Appendix B when setting an IP address for Windows Vista operating systems.
• After connection to the controller is no longer needed, the original IP settings for the local computer
will need to be restored in order for it to regain communication with a company LAN or other Ethernet
connection. The IP Config Tool automatically restores the original IP settings to the local computer
when the application tool is closed.
• IP configurations made to the local computer for access to the controller may be backed up and
later restored/used for future access.
3.1 Downloading/Extracting the IP Config Tool Zip File
1. The IP Config Tool zip file can be downloaded from the Commscope web site. From
the Andrew Products tab on www.commscope.com, click on Antennas
→Teletilt RET
System
→Downloads→RET Controller Software and Firmware. Scroll down to the ATC300-
1000/2000 Rack Mount Controller image, and save the IP Config Tool to the computer desktop
that will be accessing the controller.
2. After the download is complete, double-click on the zipped ipconfig tool file to extract the
ipconfigtool.exe file to the local computer’s desktop. The ipconfigtool.exe file will be used to
install the IP Config Tool to the computer.
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