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Most other wired network adaptors should be reliable but those listed are known to work. At this stage
there are no wired network adapters which are known to be unreliable.
9.4
Configuring the Network Adapter
Warning:
To connect the AMD2000 to a Laptop or PC requires the alteration of the Ethernet adapter
configuration. This may affect the comput
er’s office Ethernet connection. Installing a second Ethernet
adaptor which is dedicated for use with the AMD2000 will prevent this possible limitation. If you are
uncomfortable about making changes to your Ethernet adapter configuration, or do not have the required user
permission levels, then please consult with your IT administrator.
Note that the AMD2000 must be directly connected to the Laptop or PC, it cannot be connected via an
intermediate network.
1. Windows 7: Click Start menu, then Control Panel, then Network and Sharing Center.
Windows XP: Click Start menu, then Settings, then Control Panel, then Network Connections.
2. Windows 7: Click Local Area Connection, then click Properties.
Windows XP: Right-click the Local Area Connection entry for the required Ethernet adapter and
choose Properties.
3. Windows 7: Select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) entry and click Properties.
Windows XP: Select Internet Protocol Version (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
4. On the General tab, make a note of the existing settings. Click Advanced, and make a note of
any existing settings. Click Cancel and then click the Alternate Configuration tab (if one exists)
and make a note of any existing settings.
5. On the General tab, choose the
“Use the following IP” address option.
6. In the IP address box, enter the following IP address: 192.168.100.1. This is the IP address that
will be assigned to the Ethernet adapter.
7. In the Subnet mask box, enter 255.255.255.0, no DNS settings required and Gateway IP
address should be cleared and click OK.
8. Click Close to close the Local Connection Properties dialogue.
9.5
Connecting the AMD2000 to a PC
Connect the supplied Ethernet cable between the PC network port and X1 of the AMD2000 (see
3.6 Connector
Overview
).
9.6
Starting the AMD2000
9.6.11
Preliminary Checks
Prior to start-up, it must be ensured that all requirements in Chapter
8 Installation Checklist
have been met.