Connecting an Ethernet Network Cable
Context
The SmartLogger can be connected to an Ethernet switch, router, or POE module. It can also be connected to the Ethernet electrical port of a PC directly or through a hub. Select the connection device based on the actual networking scenario.
Procedure
- Connect one end of the delivered network cable to the Ethernet electrical port of a device.
If the delivered cable is too short, pay attention to the following when preparing a cable:
- Select CAT 5E or a higher-class shielded network cable.
- It is suggested that the cable length is less than or equal to 100 meters.
- Connect the other end of the network cable to the FE port of the SmartLogger, as shown in Figure 4-29.
- A POE module can be connected only to the DATA port of the SmartLogger.
- The default IP address of the SmartLogger is 192.168.0.10, the default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, and the default gateway is 192.168.0.1.
- If the SmartLogger is connected to a PC directly or through a hub, the IP addresses of the SmartLogger and PC must be in the same network segment. For example, if the IP address of the SmartLogger is 192.168.0.10, the IP address of the PC can be 192.168.0.11. The subnet mask and the gateway of the PC should be consistent with those of the SmartLogger.
- If the SmartLogger connects to the PC through a network device (for example, a router), set the IP addresses for the SmartLogger and network device to be in the same network segment. Correctly set the gateway of the SmartLogger to ensure that the SmartLogger can normally communicate with the network device.
- To enable communication between the SmartLogger and the NMS on the PC, set the management system parameters properly on the LCD or WebUI. For details, see Setting Communications Parameters or Setting Management System Parameters.