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42 METPOINT
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BDL compact
10. Connecting the METPOINT
®
BDL compact with a PC
NOTICE
Static IP address
The IP addresses of the PC and the METPOINT
®
BDL compact must be static (DHCP off) and part of
the same network.
If the IP address of the METPOINT
®
BDL compact has been changed, you must restart the device!
IP address of BDL compact: see chapter 11.2.3.3
Restarting BDL compact: see chapter „11.2.3.7.5. Restoring factory settings“ page 74
To connect the METPOINT
®
BDL compact to a PC, use an 8-wire crossover cable with RJ45 plug-type connectors at both
ends. Alternatively use an Ethernet cable with a crossover adapter.
Crossover cable with RJ45 plug-type connectors
Crossover adapter
After the METPOINT
®
BDL compact has been connected to the PC, you can use the METPOINT
®
READER SW201 software
for the evaluation of data in the form of charts and tables.
Network settings for Windows PC:
Windows 7:
Start
Control Panel
Network and Sharing Center
Change adapter settings
LAN Connection
Properties
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
Use the following IP address
Enter the IP address and subnet mask
Then: OK
OK
Close
Windows Vista:
Start
Control Panel
Network and Sharing Center
Manage network connections
LAN Connection
Properties
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
Use the following IP address
Enter the IP address and subnet
mask
Then: OK
OK
Close
Windows XP:
Start
Settings
Control Panel
Network Connection
LAN Connection
Properties
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
Use the following IP address
Enter the IP address and subnet mask.
Then: OK
OK
Close
