Configure Ethernet LAN settings

You can configure Ethernet LAN settings with the XPR® web interface through one of these connection-mode options:

• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) mode
  • DHCP mode is the default connection mode. DHCP mode is the best option if the plasma power supply is connected to a router or other device that has DHCP capability.
  • In DHCP mode, the Internet Protocol (IP) address, subnet mask, and default gateway are automatically assigned to each plasma power supply that is connected.
  • In DHCP mode, you can connect to and control multiple plasma powers supplies at the same time.
• Static IP mode
  • Static IP mode is a good connection option if there is only one plasma power supply connected for each computer-based device with a screen.
  • In static IP static mode, you must know the address of the local subnet you want to use, the subnet mask for that subnet address, and the IP addresses that are available.
  • If you do not know the address of the local subnet, the subnet mask for that subnet address, or the available IP addresses, you must configure the router to set up a local network subnet. Use the instructions for the router to do this.
  • Users who have experience with IP networks are best qualified to configure a router and set up a local network subnet. If you have questions or problems about how to do this, speak to your system administrator.
• Disabled mode
  • Disabled mode disables the Ethernet LAN port on the expansion Printed Circuit Board (PCB).
  • In disabled mode, the LAN port stays inactive (OFF) until you change the setting from disabled mode to DHCP mode or from disabled mode to static IP mode, or until the factory-default configuration is enabled again.
• MTConnect
  • The Ethernet LAN setting for MTConnect is disabled by default.
  • You must change the setting to enabled to use MTConnect.
  • For information about MTConnect, refer to the instruction manual that came with your MTConnect kit.