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LASAIR
LASAIR II
II Operator’s
Operator’s Manual
Manual
Appendix B: Connecting to a Computer or Network
Appendix B: Connecting to a Computer or Network
Gateway
Gateway
The gateway address is used when communicating
The gateway address is used when communicating across a different
across a different
network. This field sets the gateway address in a
network. This field sets the gateway address in a form of
form of
aaa.bbb.ccc
aaa.bbb.ccc
.ddd.
.ddd.
Each 3-digit series is a value of 0–255, separated by a period(.). An ex
Each 3-digit series is a value of 0–255, separated by a period(.). An example of
ample of
a valid gateway address is: 10.255.0.60. If this field is blank, the
a valid gateway address is: 10.255.0.60. If this field is blank, the instrument can
instrument can
only communicate to addresses in the same network.
only communicate to addresses in the same network.
Multicast
Multicast
The multicast address must be assigned if you are using
The multicast address must be assigned if you are using
Pharmaceutical Net or Facility Net. This field sets the multicast address in
Pharmaceutical Net or Facility Net. This field sets the multicast address in aa
form of
form of
aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd
aaa.bbb.ccc.ddd
. Each 3-digit series is a value of 0–255, separated
. Each 3-digit series is a value of 0–255, separated
by a period (.). An example of a valid multicast address is: 224.100.100.1.
by a period (.). An example of a valid multicast address is: 224.100.100.1.
Enable Web Server
Enable Web Server
The default setting for this field is Enable; note the
The default setting for this field is Enable; note the
check-mark in the box. It allows access to the LASAIR II from a web browser
check-mark in the box. It allows access to the LASAIR II from a web browser
such as Internet Explorer or
such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator. Disabling this function on the
Netscape Navigator. Disabling this function on the
unit removes the ability for remote control and viewing
unit removes the ability for remote control and viewing of sampling.
of sampling.
Enable TCP/IP
Enable TCP/IP
The default setting for this field is Enable; note the check
The default setting for this field is Enable; note the check
mark in the box. It allows a u
mark in the box. It allows a user to connect to Facility/Pharmaceutical Net.
ser to connect to Facility/Pharmaceutical Net.
Disabling this function on the unit removes the ability to use these applications.
Disabling this function on the unit removes the ability to use these applications.
TCP/IP Remote Mode
TCP/IP Remote Mode
Enable this check box to cause Facility Net to treat
Enable this check box to cause Facility Net to treat
this instrument as a “Remote Instrument”. When connected to
this instrument as a “Remote Instrument”. When connected to Facility Net,
Facility Net,
stored data will be downloaded, an
stored data will be downloaded, and Facility Net will then disconnect.
d Facility Net will then disconnect.
Enable
Enable
TCP/IP
TCP/IP
must also be checked.
must also be checked.
Setting up the PC for Direct Web Browser Interface with
Setting up the PC for Direct Web Browser Interface with
LASAIR II
LASAIR II
You must assign an IP address and netmask to the computer making a TCP/IP
You must assign an IP address and netmask to the computer making a TCP/IP
connection. After entering or changing your PC’s network address, you must
connection. After entering or changing your PC’s network address, you must
reboot your PC or the add
reboot your PC or the address will not be recognized.
ress will not be recognized.
Setting your computer’s TCP/IP addresses (Windows 95 and Windows 98)
Setting your computer’s TCP/IP addresses (Windows 95 and Windows 98)
for directly interfacing LASAIR II with a web browser:
for directly interfacing LASAIR II with a web browser:
1
1
Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
Click Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2
2
Double-click
Double-click the
the Network
Network icon.
icon.
The
The Network
Network dialog
dialog box
box will
will open:
open:
