Setting MR51e to use Static IP addressing mode

2022-07-04Last updated

If your network does not support DHCP, set your MR51e panels to use Static IP addressing model.

Before you begin

Download the MSC MR51e Address Configuration Tool and install it on your computer. Make sure the MR51e panel is connected to the same subnet as your computer.

Procedure

  1. On the MR51e panel, set S1 (Configuration DIP switches) to 0011.
    Set DIP Switch 4 and 3 to OFF, and DIP Switch 2 and 1 to ON.
  2. Open the MSC MR51e Address Configuration Tool.
  3. Press S2 (Reset Switch).
    Once detected, the MAC address of the MR51e panel appears in the Devices in Programming Mode list.
  4. In the Devices in Programming Mode list, select the MR51e panel to be programmed.
    The MAC address of the selected MR51e panel appears in the Selected Device field.

  5. Enter the values for Static IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway, and click Assign Static Address.
    The entered values appear in the Current IP Configuration group and in the IP Address Assignment History list.
  6. On the MR51e panel, set S1 (Configuration DIP switches) to 0010.
    Set DIP Switch 4, 3, and 1 to OFF, and DIP Switch 2 to ON.
  7. Press S2 (Reset Switch).