Model 6220/6221 Reference Manual Remote Operations 10-33
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Ethernet settings
Ethernet settings include the following:
• Dynamic Host Control Protocol (DHCP) – enable or disable
• IP address
• Subnet mask
• Ethernet gateway
• MAC address of the 6221 – This fixed address for the 6221 cannot be
changed.
Ethernet settings can be made from the front panel using the COMM menu (see
Table 10-1 for the communications menu and “Configuring the Model 6221 Ether-
net interface,” on page 10-5 for more information) or via remote (see “Remote
interface configuration commands,” on page 10-6).
TCP/IP protocol
The TCP/IP Protocol is the protocol the Model 6221 uses to communicate over
the Ethernet connection to the PC. The Model 6221 TCP/IP settings may be con-
figured either manually (through the Model 6221 COMM menu or via remote), or
through the use of a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server when
connected to a local area network (LAN). The IP settings consist of an IP address,
subnet mask, and gateway address.
A Network Administrator is required to provide the IP settings (addresses) if the
connection is made to a LAN. If the network will be isolated from the LAN, the
connection can be made without a Network Administrator. Refer to “Manual IP
configuration,” on page 10-34 below for information on manual configuration of IP
settings.
Using DHCP for automatic IP configuration
The Model 6221 supports DHCP. If a DHCP server is present on the network, it
will automatically provide the correct settings to the Model 6221 if the 6221 is
powered up while connected to the network. Note, however, that DHCP must be
enabled (see “Configuring the Model 6221 Ethernet interface,” on page 10-5).
When adding the device to a network, if a DHCP server is available, the DHCP
server will download the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address to the
Model 6221 upon powering it up on the network. Contact the IS/IT department for
access to the DHCP server. The network parameters acquired from the DHCP
can be viewed from the Model 6221 front panel COMM/ETHERNET menu, or
accessed by remote. If no DHCP server is available, these values must be manu-
ally assigned to ensure proper operation of the device and to avoid conflicts with
other devices on the network.
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