GE RPV311, Technical Manual

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Chapter 14
– Communications
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For communication through a network using the electrical Ethernet port, connect,
using a pin-to-pin cable, one of the Ethernet Ports of the equipment to the same
network as the computer, as shown in
Figure 101 .
Figure 101: Communication through network using the electrical Ethernet port architecture
If communicating through a network, it is necessary that the device and the
computer be on the same network. It is recommended that the Ethernet port of the
equipment be configured to make it compatible with the local network used in the
company. In other words, the IP address, netmask, and broadcast of the equipment
must be on the same network as the computer.
After connecting the equipment with the computer, refer to Chapter 5: Operation for
details about equipment access.
5 Communication Through Network Using the Serial Port
Communication via modem is a Dial-in access method, but in cases of automatic
connection via modem, the connection is permanent and is automatically started by
the equipment.
For communication through network using the serial port, it is first necessary to
make a pre-configuration of the computer, as following:
1. Access the Control Panel of the computer;
2. On the Control Panel, access the Network Connection icon, and then access
File
> New Connection > Connect to Internet;
3. Select the Set up my connection manually check box and then, click on the
<
Next
>
button;
4. Select the Connect using a dial-up modem check box and then, click on the
< Next > button;
5. Insert a connection name and click on the
<
Next
>
button;
6. Insert a phone number to dial and click on the < Next > button;
7. Enter a username and password. The default username and password to
connect via modem, that cannot be changed by the user, are:
8.