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PixLite E4-S Mk3 User Manual V20220819
This then means that connecting a PixLite E4-S Mk3 directly to a PC typically does not
require any IP address configuration - communication will be possible because both
devices would generate their own valid AutoIP.
While the device has an AutoIP address in use, it continues searching for a DHCP
address in the background. If one becomes available, it will switch to the DHCP
address instead of the AutoIP.
6.3.3 - Static IP
In many typical lighting networks that this device would operate in, it’s common for
the installer to manually manage a set of IP addresses, instead of relying on DHCP or
AutoIP. This is referred to as static network addressing.
When allocating a static address, the IP address and the subnet mask both define the
subnet that the device is operating on. You need to ensure that other devices that
need to communicate with this device are on the same subnet. Therefore they should
have the same subnet mask and a similar but unique IP address.
When setting static network settings, the Gateway address can be set to 0.0.0.0 if it is
not required. If communication between the device and other VLANs is required, the
Gateway address should be configured and will typically be the IP address of the
router.
Note:
You may not assign a static IP address equal to the Factory IP address
(192.168.0.50).
6.3.4 - Factory IP Address
When you are not sure what IP address the device is using, you can force it to use a
known IP address (referred to as the Factory IP).
To activate the Factory IP and establish communication with the device:
1. While the controller is running, hold down the "Reset" button for 3 seconds.
2. Release the button.
3. The controller will immediately restart its application with the following
factory default network settings:
IP Address:
192.168.0.50
Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0
Gateway Address: 0.0.0.0
