GPR/GP3/GP4, No communication with display, Display is setup to use a DHCP name and Venus software has a static IP listed.

Potential Symptoms

  • Unable to get status back from the display.
  • Not able to ping display using IP found in software.
  • Display is setup to use a DHCP name, and Venus software has a static IP listed.

Environment

  • GalaxyPro Revolution
  • GPR, DMP-4060, GP3, GP4
  • Electronic Message Center (EMC), Marquee, Electronic Message Board (EMB), Display
  • M4 Controller based Product
  • Venus 1500 V4

Cause

  • Communication is lost when display power is cycled because the controller is leased a new IP address that is different from the static IP address in the software.

Resolution

  1. Setup the IP configuration properly.
  2. AutoDetect the display using M4Config or DisplayFinder utility to determine the displays DHCP name.
  3. Edit Venus 1500 to use the displays DHCP name rather than a static IP address. This will prevent communication loss the next time the displays IP changes.
  4. Verify communication has been restored to the display. 

KB ID: DD2021788


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