Panel Network — Ethernet Port Setup

Configure settings for the built-in Ethernet port(s) and USB to Ethernet adapters in a USB port.

Different C-more CM5 panel models have different numbers of Ethernet ports. All models have at least one and support an Ethernet to USB adapter in the USB port. The 10in, 12in, 15in, and 22in models have two built-in ports. Always configure the port appropriately.

In Panel Network Setup, click on Ethernet Port.

The Ethernet Port Window opens:

Save Settings to Project

Tick this box to enable Ethernet Port settings.

Note:

You can enter Ethernet port settings through the built-in panel System Screens. If you enable Save Settings to Project, the project transfer overwrites the panel Ethernet port settings with the values configured in the Ethernet Port window.

Obtain Address from DHCP

Set up a panel on an established network for programming and configuration.

Use the panel to query the network for a DHCP server. If a DHCP server exists on the network, the server assigns Ethernet port settings to the panel automatically. If there is no response from a DHCP server, the panel follows AutoIP standards and assumes an IP address starting with 169.254.xxx.xxx.

Note:

Do not use Obtain Address from DHCP for control networks. The server can change the IP address with no warning, which may cause communication issues.

Use the Following IP Address

Manually set the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.

Note:

Each Ethernet port must have a unique Network Address for proper communication.

IP Address

Note:

Use the following IP address for control networks so that IP address does not change.

The IP address is unique for each device on the Local Area Network (LAN). If there are duplicate IP addresses anywhere on the network, the panel does not communicate properly. See your Network Administrator for an available IP address.

Subnet Mask

The Subnet Mask is the same for each device on the LAN. See your Network Administrator for the proper Subnet Mask.

Default Gateway

If you use a router to connect the LAN to a second network and the C-more panel communicates with devices on the first network, use the router IP address. See your Network Administrator for the proper Default Gateway Address.

A Default Gateway is required for the panel internet access.

See Set Up Router for Remote Connection for more information.

Note:

The Default Gateway has one setting. One of the Ethernet Port Network Addresses should match the Default Gateway Network Address.

Find the Default Gateway IP Address

Set all Ethernet ports to Obtain Address from DHCP to disable the Default Gateway setting. The DHCP Server determines the Gateway by default.

To check the default gateway, use the System Tag SYS Panel Default Gateway IP with a Dynamic Text object to display the Default Gateway IP address on the panel or the System Screen Information window Ethernet tab.

Set a fixed IP + default gateway to connect to the outside.

DNS Server

A Domain Name System (DNS) server resolves a URL.

When you configure a panel DNS server, you can use names instead of IP addresses for email servers, FTP servers, and devices connected via Ethernet.

Note:

You must configure the Ethernet port before a DNS Server.

Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically

If a DHCP server exists on the network, select this radio button to query the network for a DNS server automatically.

Use the Following DNS Server Addresses

If you know the preferred DNS server address, enter it directly for faster performance.