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XTC/3 Operating Manual
5.1.4.2 How to Set Up the Network Protocol on the PC
Most personal computers are configured to obtain the IP address, an address
which defines the computer on the Internet, automatically from a server.
To communicate directly with XTC/3, the Internet protocol (IP) on the PC must be
configured manually and an ethernet crossover cable (PN 600-1211-P5) must be
connected between the PC and XTC/3. Some PC’s will autoconfigure and work
with either straight or crossover cable. Instructions are provided here for manually
configuring the Internet protocol.
NOTE:
If the personal computer only has one ethernet port (i.e., one network
connection) then setting the PC for direct communications will prohibit it
from accessing the Internet until that setting is reversed.
NOTE:
These instructions will set two values — the IP address and the Subnet
mask — which will most likely prohibit access to the Internet. If these
values already contain information then this information should be
recorded somewhere for use in restoring the Internet connection.
To access the Network Connection on the PC, select
Network Connections
from
the
Start
menu or from the
Control Panel
, as shown in
Figure 5-1 Accessing Network Connections
Select the
Local Area Connection
to be changed, right-click and select
Properties
.