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eXMP-SynqNet QS Guide Linux

Introduction

This Quick Start Guide explains how to configure the eXMP-SynqNet for software start-up and configuration including connection, accessing Linux, and changing network interface parameters. The eXMP-SynqNet has a default image preloaded onto the flash memory. The eXMP-SynqNet will boot this image. The MEI device driver (MEIXMP.o) will automatically load and be ready for executing motion applications at boot-up. The driver can be found in the /MEI/Release directory. Note that no MEI utilities are shipped on the eXMP at the factory. The user will need to copy the necessary files from the MPI release to the eXMP for the specific version.

Fig 1. A full version of the eXMP-SynqNet is shown above containing all the assembly options.

NOTE: Although a fully populated eXMP-SynqNet is shown, the setups should be identical for a "lite" version of the eXMP-SynqNet.

IMPORTANT NOTE
In its default shipping state, the eXMP is configured for an IP address of:

               192.168.1.74

The user can change his network settings by using telnet to access the eXMP and change the IP address, or connect to the eXMP using a console connection and adapter (see the Configuring for Console Mode section).

Problems Connecting?
For the eXMP to communicate with devices on a TCP/IP network, the subnets on the eXMP and host network must match. The eXMP is pre-configured with the IP address 192.168.1.74, which can be used to access it during the initial configuration. During the initial configuration, it is necessary to temporarily change the IP address of your host computer to one in the same subnet as the eXMP. For example, set the IP address of your host computer to 192.168.1.1. If your local subnet is anything other than 192.168.1.XXX, you will not be able to communicate with the eXMP. Another option is to use a serial cable and console adapter to change the subnet and/or IP address of the eXMP to match your host computer. The Quick Start Guides contains step-by-step instructions on changing the eXMP's IP address.

IMPORTANT NOTE
The eXMP-SynqNet was designed to allow users to interact with its operating system using a local console and command line via COM1. Therefore, COM1 functions as either a standard COM1 connection or as the console mode connection. Do NOT connect a serial device into the eXMP-SynqNet when COM1 is being used in console mode. COM1 cannot function as a standard COM1 connection and a console mode connection at the same time. The following steps will explain how to set up the eXMP-SynqNet in console mode so that it may be accessed by a network computer for development and testing.

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