Measurement Computing WBK Options - Manual (Page 158)

3. Set the properties of the WBK25.
In this step you will set the device properties according to one of the following two methods, depending on
whether you have a “Dedicated Network” or a “LAN with DHCP Server Network.” Illustrations of the
network types are provided on page 5.
Users of Dedicated Networks follow these 3 steps.
a. Enter the Serial Number of the first-level device (WBK25). In the following screen shots
the Serial Number is 800000.
b. Select the “Auto IP Setting” radio button. Note that the IP Address of the WBK25 will
automatically be calculated and displayed in the IP Address field as indicated in the following
left-hand figure.
c. Click the <OK> button.
For DEDICATED Networks For LAN with DHCP Server Networks
Daq* Configuration, Properties Dialog Boxes
Users of LAN with DHCP Server Networks follow these 4 steps.
The DaqIPConfig applet provides the Serial Number and the IP Address of the device. Users of LAN
with DHCP Server Networks will need to enter both numbers in the Daq* Configuration, Properties
dialog boxes (previous right-hand figure). Page 10 includes instructions for accessing DaqIPConfig.
If needed, refer to the upper right-hand figure in regard to radio-button and data entry locations.
a. Enter the base 10 version of the Serial Number of the
WBK25.
b. Select the “Manual IP Setting” radio button.
c. In the IP Address field, enter the IP address.
d. Click the <OK> button.
Partial View of DaqIP Config
Showing IP Addresses & Serial Numbers
Provide your network administrator with the information on the device’s MAC label.
Also, find out from the administrator if the IP Address will be changing. If so, see if you
can obtain a permanent IP Address dedicated specifically to your device.
WBK25 Ethernet Interface Module User’s Guide 919896 WBK25, pg. 13