Wired Setup
6. Machine Setup
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Wired Setup
These settings are used where the scale is connected through a network ethernet cable to
either a computer or one or more other scales.
Each machine in a network must have a
unique IP address
. The IP address is used by the TCP/
IP protocol to identify the source and destination of data packets.
Before connecting to, or setting up an in-store network, obtain the appropriate IP addresses
from the store IT administrator. Enter the addresses at the machines before connecting to the
network.
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IP Address Example
The network address depends on which sub-net mask is used, for example for an IP address of
88.1.1.7:
IP Address
The static IP address
(Internet Protocol address) of the scale consists of two parts, the network
address and the machine address.
The network address must be the same as all the other machines on the same network. The machine
address must be different from the other machines on the same network.
Note:
If a wireless adaptor is present, the wireless IP address is shown in preference on the taskbar.
Sub-net Mask
The subnet mask identifies which part of the IP Address is the network Address, and which part is the
machine address. For example:
The subnet mask
255.255.0.0
sets the network address part as the first two sets of numbers of the IP
address, which makes the last two sets of numbers the machine address.
If the subnet mask is set to
255.255.255.0
, then the first three sets of numbers are the network
address, and the last set is the machine address.
Gateway
A gateway enables networks using different protocols to communicate.
MAC Address
Media Access Control address. Default is locked.
DCHCP
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. If the network infrastructure has a server that dynamically
allocates IP addresses (DHCP server), then set this to enabled, otherwise, set to disabled for a static IP
address.
If this is set to enabled, you must give the scale a computer name. The computer name is shown on
the taskbar.
Note: If DCHP is enabled, then the IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway are set to 0.
Sub-net mask
255.0.0.0
255.255.0.0
255.255.255.0
Network address
88.0.0.0
88.1.0.0
88.1.1.0
Machine address
88.1.1.7
88.1.1.7
88.1.1.7