Unable to communicate with the Galaxy display after changing the IP address in M2Config, Configured connection not updated

Potential Symptoms

  • Successfully changed IP address on the controller but is now unable to connect to the new address.
  • Able to Ping the new IP address.
  • IP address changed on computer NIC.

Environment

  • Galaxy: AF-3150, AF-3160, AF-3165, AF-3180, AF-3190, AF-3197, AF-3200, AF-3220, AF-3400, AF-3500, AF-3550

Cause

  • The configured connection setting in M2Config has not been updated and M2Config is attempting to connect to the old or incorrect address.
  • The configured connection setting is set to a different address than controller.

Resolution

  • Set M2Config connection to the proper IP address of the sign under the "Network" -> "Configure Connection" drop down menu.
  • Change address entered in M2 to match the controller address.

KB ID: DD2018670


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