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2.3.2.1 Ethernet Properties
A direct connection to a 10BaseT or 100BaseTX Ethernet network can be made via the Ethernet Port. The current IP
Address of the unit is shown for clarification. To change this address, the Subnet Mask or Default Gateway address,
click the Configure button. Ethernet settings are used to configure the TCP/IP parameters for a LAN or WAN
connection.
2.3.2.1.1 IP Address for this Unit
Factory Default 192.168.1.1
The IP Address is used to identify the ADPRO FastTrace device as a TCP/IP network node. Each ADPRO FastTrace
unit monitored from the same installation of Video Central requires a unique IP (Internet Protocol) address. The
address is divided into four (4) parts separated by a (.), each part with a decimal range value from 0 to 255.
2.3.2.1.2 Subnet Mask
Factory Default 255.255.255.0
When connection between the ADPRO Video Central Lite is required, the Subnet Mask is used to determine whether
the destination node is located on a local network segment or on a remote network.
Each logical IP Address has two parts: the NETWORK ID and the HOST ID. The Network ID identifies all hosts that
are on the same physical network and the Host ID identifies a specific host on the network.
The subnet mask is used to filter (mask) the portion of the IP Address that is common to the local network and thus
allow individual hosts to be accessed. For example 255.255.255.0 is a valid subnet mask.
IMPORTANT NOTE
To ensure correct network connectivity, please ensure ADPRO FastTrace is connected
to the network before being powered on. This enables the ADPRO FastTrace unit to detect
the correct network speed (10BaseT or 100BaseT).
IMPORTANT NOTE
ADPRO FastTrace can use two different types of interfaces, Ethernet and serial RS232,
to communicate with Video Central via an intermediate network. Each of the
communications interfaces on ADPRO FastTrace has an IP address associated with it
(ADPRO FastTrace has 3 IP addresses, one for each of the two serial RS232 interfaces
and one for the Ethernet interface).
It is imperative that each ADPRO FastVu/ADPRO FastTrace has unique IP addresses
for each communications interface. This will require management by the Monitoring
Stations to ensure all ADPRO FastTrace units that communicate with the Monitoring
Station have unique IP addresses.
Please see Tech-Tip 03/008 - ADPRO FastTrace – Unique IP Address Requirements,
available on the ADPRO website.