User`s guide

4.4 Establishing a wired or wireless LAN connection

It is recommended that you make your LAN connections using a network device (hub, switch or router) that

includes a DHCP server function. This feature greatly simplifies network configuration. (For use with non-

DHCP devices, see 4.5)

Connect the host computer and one or more MA-NET1’s Bridges to the network device using standard

Ethernet cables.

To obtain an IP address automatically, each MA-NET1 must be set to “DHCP On”. This setting is accessed

via the front-panel navigation features of the MA-NET1.

The MA-NET1 automatically reboots after changing the setting. The front-panel display then shows

automatic acquisition of an IP address.

In most cases, no further configuration of the PC will be necessary. Because the default setting in Windows

is to “Obtain an IP address automatically,” the network connection will be established by the DHCP server.

However, if the PC has been previously set to obtain a specific address, you may need to access the

“Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window and select the “Obtain an IP address automatically” option.

See Section 4.3.

4.5 Multiple subnets without a DHCP server

It is possible to create networks with multiple subnets using either a computer equipped with multiple

Ethernet cards, or with network devices requiring manual IP address setting. In these applications, each

connection must be manually set with a TCP/IP address with the last three digits in the range of 1 to 255.

Such applications are rare and therefore are not detailed here. However, standard procedures for TCP/IP

networks apply.

4.6 Maximum cable lengths

Maximum cable length allowed between the Device-Control host PC and the MA-NET1 (or LAN network

device) conforms to standard Ethernet specification of 100m.

5 Quick Guide to basic functions

5.1 Introduction

The following Section provides the basic information required to use MA Netcontrol in most common

applications. Instructions are provided for uploading amplifier data from physical subnets, performing basic

operations, monitoring faults and warnings and creating groups of amplifier channels.

5.2 Uploading Subnet(s)

After completing the previous steps (install MA Netcontrol, make connections, set TCP/IP), you are ready to

run the application.

Double click the MA Netcontrol shortcut on your Desk-top or select MA Netcontrol in the Start menu. On

opening, MA Netcontrol displays the Quick Start menu - Figure 5.

Figure 5