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If no activity is seen on the LEDs, double-check all connections.
Power-One recommends a wired Ethernet Internet connection because it is more reliable and
requires less setup. If it is necessary to connect to a wireless network, a wireless network
bridge with an Ethernet port is required. Purchase and configure the wireless network bridge
that is compatible with the host wireless network. Ensure that the wireless connection is
operational with a laptop before connecting it to the
Eth0
port of the data logger.
Power-One does not provide Internet service or the cables required to connect the Aurora
Logger to the Internet.
3.2 Run the Setup Tool
The installer must use a laptop with a crossover Ethernet cable to communicate directly to the
Aurora Logger and run the setup tool. The setup tool has many options and capabilities, but
here we will only describe those necessary to get your system up and running. If your laptop is
equipped with a Gigabit Ethernet interface, any Ethernet cable (straight or crossover) will
work.
1.
Configure the laptop’s Ethernet port to obtain a Dynamic IP address automatically
through DHCP; typically, laptops are already configured this way.
2.
Connect the crossover Ethernet cable between the secondary Ethernet port marked
Eth1
on the Aurora Logger and the laptop computer.
3.
Open up an Internet browser window on the computer and type in the following URL in
the address bar.
http://172.17.17.1
4.
The following Home page will appear:
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The Aurora Logger is by default set to DHCP and will try to acquire its IP-address from the DHCP server on your
local network (LAN). The Aurora Logger is designed for use on an Ethernet network and must be assigned an IP
address (DHCP or static) to make it accessible. If it is required to set a static IP for the Aurora Logger, your
connection will not work until this address is set. If required, refer to the section below on setting a Static IP
address. Normally no ports
should need to be opened in the network firewall. The Aurora Logger will use ports
22 and 443 outbound to transmit the data.