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The NetworkAIR FM DX is shipped with a Network Management Card that enables you to manage 
the air conditioner over your network. You must set up the Network Management Card to control the 
NetworkAIR FM DX through a network.

You must configure the following TCP/IP settings before the NetworkAIR FM DX can operate on a 
network:

•  IP address of the Network Management Card

•  Subnet mask

•  Default gateway

Note: Never use the loopback address (127.0.0.1) as the default gateway address 
for the Network Management Card. Doing so will disable the card and will require 
you to reset TCP/IP settings to their defaults using a local serial login.

If a default gateway is unavailable, use the IP address of a computer that is located 
on the same subnet as the Network Management Card and that is usually running. 
The Network Management Card uses the default gateway to test the network when 
traffic is very light.

See “Watchdog Features” in the “Introduction” of the NetworkAIR FM  User’s 
Guide for more information about the watchdog role of the default gateway. You 
can find the NetworkAIR FM  User’s Guide on the Utility CD that came with your 
equipment or online at www.apc.com.

Use one of the following methods to define the TCP/IP settings needed by the Network Management 
Card:

•  APC Device IP Configuration Wizard (See “APC Device IP Configuration Wizard” on 

page 62.) 

•  BOOTP or DHCP server (See “BOOTP and DHCP configuration” on page 62.)

•  Networked computer (See “Remote access to the control console” on page 64.)