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WheatNet-IP
/ Apr 2009
The lower part of the window shows the BLADE’s software address information.
This is the IP address information created by the System Wizard, and takes the form of
the familiar IP address, Subnet, and Gateway. This address information is described in
detail in the Networks chapter of this manual; it is sufficient to note that these boxes can
be edited to change the BLADE’s software address.
Note that modifying this address information improperly will cause the BLADE to
cease operating on the WheatNet-IP network and potentially become invisible to the
WheatNet-IP Navigator GUI. In other words, if you mess this up you may not be able
to get back without rerunning the System Wizard from the front panel of the BLADE.
The one setting that you might consider changing is the BLADE name. This is the
name that will identify the BLADE in the System Pane and elsewhere. The system
default name for the BLADE is “BLADEXX” where “XX” is the BLADE ID number.
You can leave the BLADE name as the default, or change it to any eight character name
by dragging or double clicking on the name and typing a new one. Just remember that
each BLADE needs a unique name to let you identify it in the system. Click on the
“Apply” button in order to save any changes.
Version Manager Tab
The next tab is the “Version Manager” tab. Clicking on this tab opens an information
window showing the current software and firmware versions running on the BLADE.
As the WheatNet-IP system evolves over time, there will no doubt be future updates that
increase or improve functionality of the BLADE. This tab is a convenient way to keep
track of the current versions on the BLADE. It also can be used to update the BLADE
with new versions.
