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Chapter 3. Remote Programming over the Ethernet
Chapter 3.
Remote Programming over the Ethernet
WARNING! Connection to the Internet/WAN: The Ethernet capability provided in the moisture.IQ is
designed for use on a limited-access Local Area Network (LAN) protected by a suitable firewall. It
should not be operated if exposed to the Internet or other unmanaged Wide Area Network (WAN).
Check with your network administrator to determine whether it is safe to connect moisture.IQ to
your network infrastructure.
WARNING! Default Passwords: As shipped from the factory, there are two accounts enabled, with
default passwords assigned. It is highly recommended that the default passwords be changed
before placing the moisture.IQ into service.
Note: This chapter assumes that you have read Chapters 1 and 2, and are familiar with the operation and installation
of the moisture.IQ electronics and user interface.
3.1
Connecting to an Ethernet LAN
The Ethernet port supports the 10Base-T and 100Base-TX twisted-pair Ethernet standards. An RJ-45 female modular
connector is provided on the moisture.IQ rear panel for connection to the LAN.
3.2
Enabling the Ethernet Option
As shipped from the factory, Ethernet is disabled. Ethernet capability can be enabled or disabled via the moisture.IQ
user menus. Before attempting to connect to or manage the Ethernet option, verify that the option is enabled:
From the moisture.IQ menu, select Configuration > TCP/IP.
Note: Changes to the Configuration Settings below can only be made when LAN access is disabled. After changes are
confirmed, enable LAN access to use the modified configuration.
3.3
Dynamic / Static Address
The moisture.IQ can be configured with a static Internet Protocol (IP) address, or can use Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP) to obtain an address from a DHCP server or router. No further address configuration is required.
When using dynamic addressing, the fields for specifying the IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Server cannot be
edited. For troubleshooting purposes, the dynamically assigned addresses will be visible.
3.4
Static Addressing
Enter the static IP address in dotted decimal notation (e.g., “192.168.1.123”). It is also necessary to specify the subnet
mask and gateway server address. Contact your network administrator to obtain the mask and gateway address to use.
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