Complete the following steps to find the sbRIO-96xx on the network if the host computer is using a static IP address. The following instructions are for host computers running Microsoft Windows 7. For more information about performing the network configuration steps in this section, visit www.microsoft.com and search for change tcp/ip settings.
  1. Obtain IP settings from the host computer.
    1. Click Start»Control Panel»Network and Sharing Center.
    2. Select the primary network connection, which may appear as Local Area Connection or something similar.
    3. In the dialog box that appears, click Properties.
    4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
    5. Click Properties.
    6. Record the IP address, Subnet mask, and Default gateway address. You need these settings to configure the network settings of the sbRIO-96xx and to restore the network settings of the host computer.
      Tip You can also access these settings by opening the Start menu, entering cmd.exe, and entering ipconfig in the command window that launches.
    7. Wait at least one minute.
  2. Configure IP Settings on the controller in MAX.
    1. Launch MAX on the host computer.
    2. Expand Remote Systems in the configuration tree and locate your system.
      Note MAX lists the system under the model number followed by the serial number, such as NI-sbRIO-96xx-1856AAA
    3. Select the Network Settings tab near the bottom of the window.
    4. Select Static on the Configure IPv4 Address control.
    5. Enter values for IPv4 Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and DNS Server based on the information you recorded. Be sure to enter a value for IPv4 Address that is not used by another device on the network. For example, do not use the IP address usually assigned to the host computer.
    6. Click Save and let MAX restart the sbRIO-96xx. The sbRIO-96xx disappears from under Remote Systems and does not reappear until you restore the original network settings to the host computer.
    7. Restore the original network settings to the host computer.
    8. Return to MAX and refresh Remote Systems.