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NI-DAQmx for NI WLS/ENET-9163 Getting Started Guide
6. Use a standard Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect the NI WLS/ENET-9000
Series device to an Ethernet network.
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Connect one end to the RJ-45 Ethernet
port on the device, and the other end to an Ethernet hub or directly to your
computer. Refer to the
NI WLS/ENET-9163 User Guide and Specifications
for
information about the Ethernet cable.
7. Power the device using the included power adapter or other 9–30 VDC power
source.
The POWER and STATUS LEDs light. The POWER LED will light as long as
power is being supplied to the NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device. Refer to the
NI WLS/ENET-9163 User Guide and Specifications
for information about the
LEDs on the NI WLS/ENET-9163 chassis.
Step 3. Discover the Device
To discover the device, complete the following steps.
1. Launch Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX).
2. Expand
Devices and Interfaces
, right-click
Network Devices
, and select
Find Network NI-DAQmx Devices
.
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You can either use a standard Category 5 Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable to connect the
NI WLS/ENET-9000 Series device directly to your computer.