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To turn off the machine, refer to section
5.5.2 Turning off
.
4.6
Setting up a network connection
Connect the machine to a secure network via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, providing it internet access
for remote monitoring and receiving firmware updates. The device can connect directly to a
computer with a USB cable.
For a Windows operating system, after installing PreForm, check to ensure that Bonjour is
properly installed. Bonjour is third-party software that is required to connect over Wi-Fi or
Ethernet. Visit
for assistance with Bonjour. The USB connection can still
be used while the device is connected to a LAN.
When the device is connected to a LAN, its current status can be monitored with Dashboard:
4.6.1
Connecting with Wi-Fi
The device has built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) that supports WPA/WPA2 security. Use the
touchscreen to configure a wireless network connection.
To connect with Wi-Fi:
1. Tap the wrench icon on the home screen. The
Settings
screen appears.
2. Tap
Connectivity > Wi-Fi
. The
Wi-Fi
screen appears.
3. Toggle
Use Wi-Fi
to
ON
. The toggle turns blue.
4. Tap the desired wireless network.
5. If prompted, enter your network password and tap the checkmark to confirm.
4.6.2
Connecting with Ethernet
The rear of the unit is equipped with a RJ-45 Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) 100 Mbit LAN
Port. Use a shielded Ethernet cable (not included): minimum Cat5, or Cat5e or Cat6.
To connect with Ethernet:
1. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back of the unit.
2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your LAN.
4.6.3
Connecting with a manual IP configuration
When connected to an active Ethernet connection or available wireless network, the device can
be configured with a static IP address. Use the touchscreen to configure a manual IP connection.
To connect with Wi-Fi or Ethernet using a manual IP configuration:
1. With an established Ethernet or available Wi-Fi connection, tap the wrench icon on the
home screen. The
Settings
screen appears.
2. Tap
Connectivity
. The
Connectivity
screen appears.
•
For Wi-Fi networks, tap
Wi-Fi
, then the desired wireless network. A new screen appears.
Tap the
Manual IP
button in the lower-left corner. The
Manual IP
Settings
screen appears.
•
For Ethernet connections, tap
Ethernet
. The
Manual IP Settings
screen appears.
3. Toggle
Use Manual IP
to
ON
. The toggle turns blue.
4. Enter the appropriate
IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway
, and
Name Server
.
4.6.4
Connecting with USB
Use the included USB cable for connecting a computer directly to the machine.
To connect with USB:
1. Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the unit.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to a computer’s USB port.
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