Wireless Setup
6. Machine Setup
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Wireless Setup
The scale can be connected through a network wireless adapter to either a computer or one or
more other scales. The scale supports the following wireless adaptors:
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3COM 3CRUSBN275
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Edimax EW-7711UAn
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Edimax EW-7612UAn V2
Each machine in a network must have a unique IP address. The IP address is used by the TCP/IP
protocol to identify the source and destination of data packets.
Before setting up an in-store network or connecting to, obtain the appropriate IP addresses
from the store IT administrator. Enter the addresses at the machines before connecting to the
network.
To access the wireless network setup:
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Press
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Basic setup
Note
: Changes to any wireless settings can take several minutes to take effect on the network.
When connecting to a computer, it may be useful to refresh the computer network
connections.
IP Address
The static IP address (Internet Protocol address) of the scale consists of two parts, the
network address and the machine address.
The network address must be the same as all the other machines on the same network.
The machine address must be different from the other machines on the same network.
Note:
If a wireless adaptor is present, the wireless IP address is shown in preference on
the taskbar.
Sub-net Mask
The subnet mask identifies which part of the IP Address is the network Address, and
which part is the machine address.
For example:
The subnet mask
255.255.0.0
sets the network address part as the first two sets of
numbers of the IP address, which makes the last two sets of numbers the machine
address.
If the subnet mask is set to
255.255.255.0
, then the first three sets of numbers are the
network address, and the last set is the machine address.
Gateway
A gateway enables networks using different protocols to communicate.
MAC Address
Media Access Control address. Cannot be changed.
DHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. If the network infrastructure has a server that
dynamically allocates IP addresses (DHCP server), then set this to enabled, otherwise,
set to disabled for a static IP address.
If this is set to enabled, you must give the scale a computer name. The computer name
is shown on the taskbar.
Note:
If DCHP is enabled, then the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway are set to 0.