Comtrol DeviceMaster LT - Manual (Page 20)

20 - Initial Configuration DeviceMaster LT User Guide: 2000586 Rev. B
Configuring the Network Settings
7. Optionally, rename the DeviceMaster LT in the Device Name field.
Note: The MAC address and Device Status fields are automatically populated and
you cannot change those values.
8. If necessary, you can change the Detection Type.
• REMOTE means that the DeviceMaster LT is not connected to this segment
of the network and it uses IP communications, not MAC communications.
• LOCAL means that the DeviceMaster LT is on this local network segment
and uses MAC communications. An IP address is not required but
Technical support recommends using an IP address.
9. Change the DeviceMaster LT network properties as required for your site.
• If you want to disable IP communications on the DeviceMaster LT, click
Disable IP.
• To use the DeviceMaster LT with DHCP, click DHCP IP, and make sure
that you provide the MAC address of the device to the network
administrator. Make sure that the administrator reserves the IP address,
subnet mask and gateway address of the DeviceMaster LT in the DHCP
server.
• To program a static IP address, click Static IP and enter the appropriate
values for your site.
Note: For additional information, open the PortVision DX Help system.
10. Typically, the Bootloader Timeout value should be left to it’s default value. In
some situations, you may need to temporarily adjust the Bootloader Timeout to
a higher value during a firmware update.