Device configuration, Programming the ip address – Comtrol NS-link Windows NT User Manual
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Device Configuration
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Device Configuration
If you are installing the NS-Link device for the first time, use the appropriate
procedure in the
section starting on Page 13 to first
configure NS-Link with a MAC address.
Note: To perform the following procedure, you must have previously entered the
MAC address and rebooted your system.
After you have programmed the MAC address, you can use this section to
configure network information or change the default configuration. This section
contains the following procedures.
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Disabling DHCP Requests (MAC Mode)
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This section also contains
on Page 58, which may provide
valuable information about the device and your network, in the event that you are
having problems.
Programming the IP Address
After installing NS-Link, programming the MAC address, and restarting the
system, use the following procedure to program the IP address in the Comtrol
device. See your System Administrator to acquire a unique reserved IP address if
you are using DHCP. They will need the MAC address of the unit to provide you
with an IP address.
1.
Access the Properties page for the device using the appropriate procedure:
Windows XP and Windows 2000:
a.
Right-click My Computer, select Manage, and highlight Device Manager.
b.
Expand the Multi-port serial adapters entry, right-click on the device you
are configuring, and select the Properties menu item.
Windows NT:
a.
Right-click on the Network Neighborhood, and select Properties.
b.
Select the Adapters tab.
c.
Highlight Comtrol NS-Link and select the Properties button.