MKS HPQ3, Hardware Manual

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MKS Instruments UK Ltd
HPQ3 Hardware Manual – SP101019.101 October 2012
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5.2 Directly connecting to the HPQ3
If your PC or MAC is not part of a network, you may choose to connect the HPQ3 directly to the
Ethernet port or a local hub. The following section describes what is required to get your unit up
and running.
As stated earlier, the HPQ3 is configured to use Auto-IP by default, all that is left to do is to ensure
your PC or MAC is configured the same way.
Connect the HPQ3 to your PC, MAC or hub with a standard Cat5 STP cable (there is no need to
use a dedicated cross-over cable) and power on the HPQ3 .
Next you need to check if your PC or MAC is configured for Auto-IP; most are by default.
Windows PC
Start / Connect To / Show All Connections
Click once on the connection hosting the HPQ3
Note the information displayed in the Task Pane
If the text
“Automatic Private Address”
is displayed, then the PC is
ready to begin communications with the HPQ3 unit.
If the text
“Obtaining an IP address”
is displayed, then please wait a
few moments for the sequence to complete.
If any other text is displayed, then you will need to make changes to the way your PC obtains IP
addresses.
MAC
Apple Menu / System Preferences / Network
Ethernet / Configure
The option “
Using DHCP
” or “
Using Auto-IP
” should be displayed.