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Assembly Stage 6:
Connect the Ethernet Cable
An Ethernet cable is included with your Hobby Series to enable your machine to connect with your
computer to run the software.
1. Identify the Ethernet Cable:
Locate and remove the included Ethernet cable
from its packaging.
2. Plug Ethernet Cable into Laser Cutter:
Plug in the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet
slot on the Hobby Series.
3. Plug Ethernet Cable into Computer:
Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into your
computer’s Ethernet slot.
4. Connect Via Router (Recommended):
Router connectivity is more reliable than
directly connecting via Ethernet and should be the primary way of connecting. Direct connect from
laser to computer should be a secondary choice, if possible. If direct connecting to router is not
available (i.e. due to location of router) then we recommend using an Ethernet to Wi-Fi adapter
that is connected to the router. If both of those are not possible then direct connection to computer
can be utilized via the Ethernet cable.
PRO TIP!
Hobby Series can connect to your computer via either
Ethernet or USB (but not both simultaneously). Full Spectrum
Laser includes an Ethernet cable in the laser accessories and
recommends the use of Ethernet cables as USB is more prone to
electrical interference.
ATTENTION!
Your laser must be connected to your computer
in order to download jobs. The laser can store jobs in its onboard
memory while powered, however loss of power will cause stored
jobs to be lost. If you purchase and install a USB device, you can
download jobs to your laser and run them without a computer
attached (however you will not be able to alter the job settings
from the laser control panel). Because a USB device is not volatile
memory, jobs are stored between power cycles.
PRO TIP!
If your laser is located more than 6ft from your
computer, you will need to use the Ethernet connection.
Connecting via Ethernet while the power is on requires you to
power cycle your machine in order to obtain an IP address.