Appendix B: Using NetLinx Studio to Connect to a NetLinx Master
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8. Click OK to close the Communications Settings dialog and return to the Workspace Communication Settings dialog, with the
selected communication configuration displayed (FIG. 133).
9. Click OK to close this dialog.
10. In the Online Tree, right-click and select Refresh System from the context menu to attempt to establish the specified
connection.
Listening for Masters on the Network
NOTE: Click Settings > Workspace Communications Settings to open the Workspace Communication Settings dialog, and click the
System Settings or Default Settings button to open the Communications Settings dialog.
1. In the Communications Settings dialog (Network tab), click Listen for Masters to open the Listen For Masters dialog (FIG. 134).
2. When this dialog is opened, the program automatically begins listening for "blink" (UDP) messages from NetLinx Masters on
the same subnet. As Masters are discovered, they are added to the List of Active NetLinx Master Controllers.
3. When you see the IP Address for the target Master in the List of Active NetLinx Master Controllers, click Stop Listening. Note
that this action enables the Select To Add button (FIG. 135).
4. Select the IP Address of the target Master and click Select to Add (FIG. 136).
5. If the selected IP address is new, the New TCP/IP Setting dialog is presented, indicating the selected IP address. Fill in the
Description, User Name and Password fields as necessary (FIG. 137).
FIG. 133
Workspace Communication Settings dialog indicating the selected Master connection
FIG. 134 Listen For Masters dialog
FIG. 135 Listen For Masters dialog - Stop Listening
FIG. 136 Listen For Masters dialog - Master Selected
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