RCF RDNet Control 2

RDNet 4.0 User Manual Rev. A

Connecting the Control 8 in DHCP mode:

Select DHCP client in the network settings of the Control 8. In this case a proper switch is required with the DHCP server function enabled. The controllers and the computer connected will automatically receive the IP address assigned to them from the switch.

Be sure also to set “Obtain an IP address automatically” in the network settings of the internal LAN card of the computer.

At this point follow the steps from the fifth at page 10 to continue working.

RDNet software supports up to 20 CONTROL 8, all simultaneously linked to a computer via TCP/IP, to get up to 160 RDNet ports. When using the USB link, only a single CONTROL 8 (or CONTROL 2) is supported by a computer. The mixed use of both CONTROL 8 and CONTROL 2 is not allowed.

The CONTROL 8 TCP/IP setting only differs (from the one previously described) in the 'Server IP' section, which shall be different for each CONTROL 8 and included in the address range set in the network configuration. Other TCP/IP settings are possible and depend on specific user needs.

The figure above shows a network configuration that includes 4 Control 8.

The wireless connection is supported (within the WLAN covered range) to set the system.

It is also possible to connect a CONTROL 8 through Internet for assistance and remote configurations.

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