STEP
4
CONFIGURATION
AND
ACTIVATION
Set-up the connection to the server, contact the server and activate the
Mail'n Ship Station
.
In order to load funds, download rates and support your
Mail'n Ship Station
, you must set up a connection between the Mail
'n Ship Station
and the
server
.
This can be done in two different ways
:
1. LAN
(
S
tandard)
The
Mail'n Ship Station
communicates with the server over a high-speed internet connection or LAN (Local Area Network).
»
This standard method allows for fast, seamless postage rate updates and funds download; and software updates to be performed
remotely and automatically.
»
Utilizing LAN connectivity eliminates connection errors when connecting to the server.
»
If you choose this method, proceed to Step 4A (pg 6) – Connecting The LAN Cable.
2. Modem
(
O
ption
a
l)
If you do not have a high speed internet connection available, the
Mail'n Ship Station
can communicate with the server using a dial-up
modem
connected to an analog telephone line or fax line.
»
This method can only be used for postage rate updates and funds download.
»
If you choose this method, skip to Step 4B (pg
8
) – Connecting The Modem.
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