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Network Information

The network is the backbone for the Rotronic Monitoring System within a company. Without a network, it is not possible to access real time data from the system. All of the network settings will define how RMS will be configured. IT support is crucial prior to any RMS installations.

Whereas Internet is not necessary for RMS to run, the measurement devices and the computers are connected to the network. A network is started with a foundation of routers and switches and a complex system of addresses and protocols to communicate.

A router offers the following services

A switch offers the following services

Normally each building will already have a network and RMS can simply be added to the network. In order to carry out the installation of the RMS devices, it is crucial to know:

  • Where is the server located?

  • Can the hardware communicate with the software?

  • Are IP addresses static or DHCP?

If device are not on the same network, they cannot communicate with each other, making an RMS setup impossible. All devices (computer, server, data loggers, mobile phone, etc.) need to be on the same network.

Within the IP settings, the following points can be configured if the network is working with static IP addresses:

All of these IP settings are defined by the IT team, thus their help is crucial for any RMS installation.