MKS Instruments UK Ltd
Cirrus2 Hardware Manual – SP101017.100 June 2011
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Directly connecting to the Cirrus2
If your PC or MAC is not part of a network, you may choose to connect the Cirrus2 directly to the Ethernet port or a local
hub. The following section describes what is required to get your unit up and running.
As stated earlier, the Cirrus2 is configured to use Auto-IP by default, all that is left to do is to ensure your PC or MAC is
configured the same way.
Connect the Cirrus2 to your PC, MAC or hub with a standard Cat5 STP cable (there is no need to use a dedicated cross-
over cable) and power on the Cirrus2
Next you need to check if your PC or MAC is configured for Auto-IP; most are by default.
Windows PC
Start / Connect To / Show All Connections
Click once on the connection hosting the Cirrus2
Note the information displayed in the Task Pane
If the text
“Automatic Private Address”
is displayed, then the PC is ready to begin
communications with the Cirrus2 unit.
If the text
“Obtaining an IP address”
is displayed, then please wait a few moments for
the sequence to complete.
If any other text is displayed, then you will need to make changes to the way your PC
obtains IP addresses.
MAC
Apple Menu / System Preferences / Network
Ethernet / Configure
The option “
Using DHCP
” or “
Using Auto-IP
” should be displayed.
If your PC or MAC is not configured for Auto-IP, you can make the following changes to enable the function. You will
need to have Administrative privileges.