User's Manual

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CBS Hardware Configuration
After all RF infrastructure components have been installed, and the
Ethernet cabling and power supply cabling has been circuit tested for
continuity, the system can be powered-up to establish the connection
between an Ethernet network and the RealPrice CBS units. IP allocation
can be configured using Static IP Addressing or using a DHCP Server.
Static IP addressing may be required for the following situations.
• For permanent assignment when you are not able to use the
existing DHCP Server/DHCP Manager in your communication
network
• For permanent assignment when you do not have a DHCP
Server/DHCP Manager in your communication network and
customer does not wish to have one
• For temporary assignment of IP addresses to test the RF
infrastructure
The decision is made during site survey interviews between the PS
Project Manager and the customer. The IP addresses, subnet mask, and
gateway address are provided by the customer’s IT support group.
Refer to the “Chapter 4: CBS Configuration” in the RealPrice Software
Guide (B005-0000-1479) for details about how to configure the IP
addresses for the RealPrice CBS units.
Verify Communication Links
Use the following procedures to verify your communication links.
1. Power-up each CBS.
2. Verify that each CBS link status LED is lit.
3. Use the Ping utility to ping each CBS using its IP Address to verify
connectivity.