12.3  

Start IP Access Manager 
 


Tools | Start IP Access Manager
 
The IP Access Manager is started via Start IP Access Manager. The IP Access Manager can be used to assign IP addresses to cards/modules (such as ComServer, LIM module or HG 1500). IP addresses are assigned only when configuring the cards for the first time. Following the initial assignment, the cards retain their IP addresses.

MAC-ID  
This column is used to enter the 12-byte hexadecimal MAC address of the card. The first 4 bytes are preset with the value 08-00.

Type  
Under Type you can select from a drop-down list whether the ComServer or an HG 1500 card is involved.

IP address  
Enter the address according to the LAN environment.
The IP address must be unique within the network. Any new IP address to be configured should therefore be "pinged" before it is assigned. If the IP address responds, it should not be assigned again.  

Net mask  
This column is used to enter the subnet mask. The subnet mask addresses subnets by masking IP address bits. It indicates the size of the subnet. You can transfer data directly from processor to processor within a subnet without having to establish a connection via a router or a gateway.

Gateway  
The gateway is the next router (computer) via which the desired destination (defined by the IP address) can be reached.

Start, Status  
On pressing the Start button, the individual cards are assigned the entered IP addresses. The status "wait" appears in the Status column. The IP Access Manager now tries to reach the card. If the card is reached, the status "entered" is displayed. If the IP Access Manager cannot reach the card after 5 attempts, the status "error" is displayed.