Changing the Sonar Head IP Address
If you have a unique network environment (such as an IP Address conflict between two devices on your network), or you are installing a second Sonar Head, then you will need to change the IP Address of the Sonar Head.
Context
The Head Network Setup dialog box allows you to change the Sonar Head network parameters, such as the IP address. This dialog box is only available when the Sonar Head is connected and paused.
You can program the IP address and the IP port of the Sonar Head for various network environments. The factory default IP address is 192.168.1.234, and the default port number is 30.
Procedure
1 Set up the Sonar Head and M3 software.
a Connect the Sonar Head directly to the computer network card. Do not connect through an intermediary device, such as a network switch or router.
b Power up the Sonar Head.
c Double click the M3 icon on the desktop to run the M3 software.
d Click SetupConnect to start the Sonar Head.
e Click the circular icon in the top-right corner of the sonar view to open the Menu Widget.
f Click Pause.
2 Write the new IP Address to the Sonar Head.
a Click SetupHead Network Setup.
Observe that the Head Network Setup dialog box opens.
b Click Read from Head to refresh the fields in the Head Network Setup table.
c Enter the new IP Address in the table.
Tip
Avoid setting the third octet of the IP Address to a value of 100 or more, as you may experience periodic drops in traffic. We recommend leaving the third octet set to the default value (1). For example, xxx.xxx.1.xxx.
d Click Write to Head.
Observe that a confirmation dialog box opens.
e Click Yes to confirm.
Wait for the write operation to complete.
f Close the Head Network Setup dialog box.
3 Click SetupDisconnect.
4 Apply the new IP Address to the Sonar Head.
a Power off the Sonar Head for three seconds, then power it back up.
b If necessary, change the computer’s network adapter address to place it on the same network as the Sonar Head.
c Click SetupSystem ConfigurationDevicesSonar Setup.
d Click the Discover Sonar Heads button.
The Sonar Head with its updated IP Address should appear in the Online Sonar Heads table.
e Select the Sonar Head in the Online Sonar Heads table, then click the Use Discovered Head button.
f Close the System Configuration dialog box.
5 Click SetupConnect to start the Sonar Head.