Via an Ethernet connection, the web interface of the device can be accessed. In addition, the Ethernet interface is used for transmitting the configuration in compatibility mode 32Mbit.

Each ibaBM-DP device has a unique MAC address for identification in the network.

Tip
	You find the MAC address on the type label at the front of the device.

In addition, each device can be addressed with a name in the network.

Hostname: DP_xxxxxx

xxxxxx corresponds to the 6-digit serial number of the device (see type label), example: DP_000007.

For compatibility mode 32Mbit, the device disposes of a second alternative hostname: dpms_nnnn

nnnn corresponds to the last four characters/digits of the MAC address.

Example: The device with the MAC address 0015BA000101 has the name dpms_0101.

With the initial setup of the device, please select an IP address that is fitting for the existing network. You can enter the IP address via the web interface, see chapter Network. Here, you can also select whether DHCP (dynamic allocation of IP address) is to be used or a fixed IP address.

Note
	The factory setting for the Ethernet interface of ibaBM-DP is the fixed IP address 192.168.1.1. When resetting to the factory settings, this IP address is restored, see chapter Push button S10.

For establishing a network connection via the Ethernet interface (X22), please proceed as follows:

1. Connect the PC and the device using a network cable, either directly or via a switch or hub. Computer and device must be in the same network.

2. Set the network interface of the computer to the same subnet address 255.255.255.0 as the device and assign a suitable IP address, e. g. 192.168.1.2:

   • Windows XP: Control Panel – Network Connections

   • Windows 7, Windows 10 and Windows 11: Control Panel – Network and Sharing Center - Change Adapter Settings

   Note
   	The IP address of your computer must not be 192.168.1.1, as this is the address of ibaBM-DP. Select another IP address in the format 192.168.1.x.

3. Start a web browser on the computer and enter the IP address of the device as URL: http://192.168.1.1

   Note
   	As a prerequisite for DHCP, a DHCP server has to be available in the network that assigns IP addresses automatically. Experience shows that in the field of automation technology, rather fixed IP addresses are used, i. e. there is no DHCP server.

If DHCP is activated in the network settings of ibaBM-DP, please proceed as follows for establishing a network connection:

1. Connect the computer and the device to a hub, switch or router by means of a network cable.

   A DHCP server has to be in the network.

2. Switch on the device.

   As soon as the LED "Run" is blinking regularly, the device is ready for operation.

   The DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to the device.

3. Set the network interface of the computer also to DHCP by clicking on Control Panel – Network and Sharing Center – Change adapter settings.

   The DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to the computer.

4. Start a web browser on the computer and enter the host name of the device into the URL, e. g. “http://dp_000007”.

For further information, please see chapter Network.

Note
	For communicating with ibaBM-DP via Ethernet (only relevant in compatibility mode 32Mbit), the following TCP port is being used in ibaPDA, which possibly has to be released in a firewall in the network. ibaPDA-PC --> ibaBM-DP, Port 999.