OM-NET-1608 User's Guide
Installing the OM-NET-1608
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Configuring network settings
The following OM-NET-1608 network settings are software-selectable. Only one user at a time can connect to
the OM-NET-1608 to configure network options on the device. For typical local networks, the default settings
are recommended.
Address mode settings
The address mode setting determines whether the default IP parameters (IPv4 address, subnet mask, and
gateway) are assigned to the OM-NET-1608 or an auto-addressing method is used to assign these parameters.
DHCP or link-local enabled (default)
If connected to a network with a DHCP server, the service automatically assigns IP addresses to the OM-NET-
1608.
If the connected network does not have a DHCP server, the address stored in the default IP address is assigned
to the OM-NET-1608.
If the OM-NET-1608 is directly connected to a Windows PC, a link-local address is assigned to the device. A
link-local address is valid only for communications between the OM-NET-1608 and the PC to which it is
connected
DHCP Only
Enables configuration by a DHCP server if one is available. The OM-NET-1608 is assigned an IP address
shortly after it is powered up and attached to the network.
Link Local Only
The OM-NET-1608 is assigned a link-local IP address by the Windows PC to which it is connected. A link-
local address is valid only for communications between the OM-NET-1608 and the PC to which it is connected.
Static
The default
IPv4 Address
is manually configured on the OM-NET-1608.
IP address settings
The default settings of the following IP address are assigned to the OM-NET-1608 when automatic addressing
is disabled or not available (DHCP or Link Local for example)
IPv4 address
– The IP address that is stored on the device. The default IPv4 address is 192.168.0.101.
Subnet mask
– The Subnet mask that is stored on the OM-NET-1608 . The subnet mask determines the
number of bits of the IP address that is used for the host portion of the address vs. the number of bits used
for the network portion. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.000
Gateway
– The gateway IP address that is stored on the OM-NET-1608. The gateway address of the device
that bridges subnets within a network. The default gateway is 192.168.0.1
Connection code
A number between 0 (default) and 999999999. Change this number from its default of 0 to prevent other users
from connecting to and configuring the device. The device remains visible to other users on the network, but
connection by another user is not allowed.
Setting up the OM-NET-1608 for communication across networks
In order to communicate with the OM-NET-1608 from a computer connected to a different network – such as
over the Internet – you must change the network configuration of the network router.
In the following procedure, the OM-NET-1608 is installed on the
host
LAN, and the computer is installed on
the
client
LAN.
Caution!
This procedure should only be performed by a network administrator or computer professional.
Incorrect settings can significantly disrupt a network.