PXIe 8133 Real Time Configuration Issue with MAX

[kondratko]

I seem to be running to a weird problem in configuring a PXIe 8133 into an RT system. After I change it in bios to boot safe mode, MAX detects the system no problem through remote connection. When I try to change its IP (while the PXIe8133 is in Safe Mode), it does not allow me to do so. Specifically, the text on top of Network Settings Tab mentions that it cannot apply the settings. I also have tried reformating the RT, and uploading software. The format performs OK, but still the same problem with IP and communication. The software upload results in communication timeout.

I am not running any firewalls, etc. The link is direct cable between the host and the target (PXIe8133). I am running LV2010 RT on the host.

If I am missing a simple step in getting through this obstacle, please let me know. Any suggestions are apreciated. Thanks in advance.

Peter

[Patricia B]

Hello,

Just wondering are you using DHCP or static IP addressing? If you are using static IP, ensure you have all the fields on the 'Network Settings Tab' populated including the Gateway and DNS server. Both fields can be populated with the address 0.0.0.0. Hope this helps.

Best,

[kondratko]

Thanks for suggestion. I have tried that and unfortunately the controller is not letting me to apply the static adress. Currently I am able toprogram it while running a free DHCP server on the host, which gives it a dynamic address exactly the same as the one I wanted to use as static I still would like to know what the trick is to make it static IP Thanks in advance

[Patricia B]

Thanks for providing so much detail in your post. I missed this in my first response, but IP addresses cannot be configured when the controller is in safe mode. Try taking the controller out of safe mode and then configuring the IP address. Perhaps this helps. 

Best,

[LoganS]

Also, what port are you using on the PXIe-8133?  Port 1 or 2?  And have you verified in the BIOS and the hardware that you have not enabled the "reset IP" switches?