The below instructions cover how to properly configure a static DNS on a Room manager.
Important! The Room Manager needs to be running OS version v2.6 (or above).
Furthermore the following steps only applies to "ERM2"/"ERM2A" (v2.x) models and NOT "ERM" (v1.x).
Furthermore the following steps only applies to "ERM2"/"ERM2A" (v2.x) models and NOT "ERM" (v1.x).
Ok, but how can I tell the OS on a Room Manager?
And.. how do I update the OS on a Room Manager?
1. Download the "ipconfig.ini" file, select mode and assign the desired static address(es):
- Download the "ipconfig.ini" file here.
- Extract and open the "ipconfig.ini" file with a regular text editor (e.g. notepad).
- Set "MODE" to either 0 or 1 depending on if you would like to use DHCP or set a static IP along with your static DNS.
- MODE=0 - For static DNS, IP, subnet and gateway.
- MODE=1 - For static DNS with DHCP.
- MODE=0 - For static DNS, IP, subnet and gateway.
- Assign the desired address(es) as displayed in the examples above.
- Save the changes made to the "ipconfig.ini" file and put the file on your USB-stick.
2. Place the "ipconfig.ini" file in the appropriate folder on your room manager:
- Insert the USB-stick containing your edited "ipconfig.ini" file in the Room Manager.
- Login as System Admin on your room manager.
- Press "Exit Application".
- On the Windows CE desktop navigate to “My Device” > "Hard disk" (Which is your USB).
- Mark/highlight the "ipconfig.ini" file and press “Edit” > “Copy” in the top menu.
- Navigate to "My Device" > "ResidentFlash" > "MeetingManagementSetup".
- Paste the "ipconfig.ini" file in the "MeetingManagementSetup" folder.
3. Reboot your room manager and make sure that the DNS-server has been assigned:
- Reboot your Room manager.
- Login as System Admin on your room manager.
- Press "Exit Application".
- In Windows CE go to "Start" > "Programs" > "Command Prompt".
- Type "ipconfig" and check under "DNS servers".