Setting the IP address for the control network

It is important to assign an IP address to each NION to allow communications on the control network. When an IP address has been assigned, the NION will be displayed in NWare on the Remote Log tab, and will be available for hosting projects.

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DHCP versus static IP

Using DHCP to assign an IP address automatically

Using a static IP address

DHCP versus static IP

Notes:

Care should be taken when choosing to use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), rather than a static IP address. DHCP mode is provided as a convenience when using units in informal settings or for test purposes. A static IP address should always be used when units are deployed in end-user installations. DHCP-obtained IP addresses depend on a lease to be maintained by the DHCP server in order to keep an assigned IP address. If the IP address lease is allowed to expire, there is a chance that the IP address assigned to one or more units could be lost, changed or reassigned, resulting in the loss of control or audio from a project.
The network administrator should be able to give you a range of static (or fixed) IP addresses to use for your project. When requesting these IP addresses, be sure to obtain enough to cover each unit.