AERO. 100, 20, 200, 8000
The AERO products listed above are "headless" products with no local front panel controls. They ship with DHCP enabled and will automatically retrieve an IP address when connected to a network with a DHCP server. Once the AERO displays a valid IP address go to the next article: NfRemote Software Control.
If a DHCP server is not available:
The AERO unit can be connected to a switch and it will show an IP address of 169.254.n.n,
Alternately, connect an MS Windows PC directly to the AERO unit. A crossover cable is NOT required. The AERO will display an IP address of 169.254.n.n.
Temporarily change the IP address of an MS Windows PC to 169.254.n.n+ and connect to the same switch or directly to the AERO
If the AERO shows an IP address of 127.0.0.1 there not a valid connection between the AERO and a switch or directly to a PC.
Once the AERO displays a valid IP address go to the next article: NfRemote Software Control.
AERO 10, 1000, 2000, 2400
The AERO products listed above have front panel controls which can be used to input Network IP addresses, Netmask and Gateway. These also ship with DHCP enabled and can also be connected to an MS Windows PC as described above for the units that have no front panel controls. If configuring the unit using the NfRemote GUI is preferred then, as above, Once the AERO displays a valid IP address go to the next article: NfRemote Software Control.
To use the front panel controls to enter an IP address continue below.
Configuring an AERO IP address Using the Front Panel Controls
Because it has front panel controls, a static IP address and other network information can also be entered using the navigation cluster:
Press the left arrow repeatedly to navigate back to the main menu.
Press the up and down arrows to highlight “System”, then press the right arrow to select.
Within the “System” menu, press the up and down arrows to highlight “Network Access”, then press the right arrow to select.
Press the up and down arrows to highlight “IP Configuration”, then press the right arrow to select.
Press the up and down arrows to highlight “Use DHCP”, then press the right arrow to de-select (no checkmark).
Use the rotary encoder to select the numeric keyboard (“123”), then press the right arrow to select.
Use the rotary encoder to select each numeral and decimal point in the IP address, pressing the right arrow after each character is selected, just as you did when entering the password.
Once the address has been entered, use the rotary encoder to highlight “OK”, then press the right arrow to select.
Repeat this process for the Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS fields as applicable; you may also enter a “friendly” name for the unit in the “Location” field.
Once all entries are complete, press the up and down arrows to highlight “Apply”, then press the right arrow to select.
A warning message will appear asking if you are sure you want to make the change; click down through the message to highlight “Yes”, then press the right arrow to select.
Press the left arrow repeatedly to navigate back to the main menu.