Hardware manual

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CONNECTING AND OPERATING
THE DIGITAL SIGNAGE CREATOR
Network Interface
Ethernet
3G Modem
The Digital Signage Creator can connect to a network using an Ethernet cable or
using a 3G Modem.
By default, the Digital Signage Creator will use DHCP to acquire the network
information. The MAC address is used for the network ID. Clicking the Static
radio button will allow manual entry of the network information.
DHCP Confi guration
1. Connect to the Digital Signage Creator using the HTTP server (see page 6).
If the network confi guration of the Digital Signage Creator unit has
already been modifi ed, see Accessing the Digital Signage Creator
HTTP Server on page 7.
2. Select Information > Status on the left menu (see page 13).
The current network confi guration of the Digital Signage Creator unit is
displayed: IP address, Host Name, and MAC Address.
3. Select Administration > Network Settings > Basic > Network Settings from
the menu on the left.
Click the DHCP radio button.
4. Press the Apply button.
The changes will take affect once the Digital Signage Creator unit has
rebooted.
5. Re-connect to the Digital Signage Creator.
• If the DHCP server is confi gured to register the new computer with a
DNS, access the Digital Signage Creator using the following address:
http://gef-dsc-[SERIAL NUMBER]
• Otherwise, fi nd the IP address assigned to the Digital Signage Creator.
This can be done using the Discover Device feature in the Digital
Signage Designer software.