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CENTRIC User Guide, rel. 3.4
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7.2.6
Setup > CONNECTIVITY
The functions in the "Setup > Connectivity" menu relate to the ability of the
Centric
to communicate with
other devices.
Figure 24: "Setup > Connectivity" options
7.2.6.1
NETWORK CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
7.2.6.1.1
N
ETWORK CONFIGURATION
>OBTAIN
IP
ADDRESS
AUTOMATICALLY
This is the right choice if your computer network supports dynamic assignment of IP addresses (DHCP).
When you mark this checkbox the
Centric
will request and receive an IP address from the computer
network. Obviously the
Centric
must be connected to the network for this to work. The network connection
is a type RJ45 socket on the rear panel of the controller module.
7.2.6.1.2
N
ETWORK CONFIGURATION
>
USE
STATIC
IP
ADDRESS
Choose this option to manually enter IP configuration information that you have received from your network
support person. Use the keyboard on the screen to enter the numbers and periods.
7.2.6.2
SNMP CONFIGURATION OPTIONS (OPTIONAL FEATURE)
7.2.6.2.1
SNMP
CONFIGURATION
>
ACCEPTED
COMMUNITY
NAMES
You have the option of creating community names. To create a new community, do the following:
