FPT Gateway Configuration
Gateway and System Communication Configuration
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About Adding a New Network Connection
The Admin User creates a Network name and then adds a gateway. Network Names and gateway
connections are created using the Configuration Tool. The Configuration Tool is launched from
Workstation’s main menu.
Network Connection Procedure
Step 1. Start the Workstation software application (Start >All Programs >Facilities Monitoring
>Workstation). The Workstation software applications starts.
Step 2. Login to the Workstation (Admin = admin).
Step 3. Launch the Configuration Tool from the Workstation’s Main Menu (select Configure
>Launch Configuration Tool). The Network Configuration window displays.
Step 4. Select Network >Add Network... The Network Properties window displays.
Step 5. Type in the network’s name into the Alias field.
Step 6. Select the Type down arrow and select the type of network from the list of choices.
Step 7. Click on the Gateway Connection field’s Add Gateway icon (mouse over). The Gateway
Properties window displays.
Step 8. Add the gateway using one of the following:
• Type in the Gateway’s IP Address.
• Select a gateway from the list of Online Gateways.
Step 9. Click on the OK button.
Step 10. Exit the Configuration Tool and respond to the confirmation window prompt. Yes means
the database will be updated.
