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MiniCapt Remote Microbial Air Sampler Operations Manual
Chapter 3 Ethernet Communications Overview
Figure 3-5 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
window with IP address and subnet mask
defined
d.
Record the existing settings on the
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
window.
These settings will need to be restored after the instrument communication
session is complete.
e.
Change the settings on the
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
window to
use the network address and mask determined above. See
3-8 for an example. The
Default gateway
and
DNS server
values should be left
blank.
f.
Click the
OK
button to close the
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
window.
g.
Click the
OK
button to close the
Local Area Connection Properties
window.
4
The PC is now configured.
5
Attach a network cable between the PC and the instrument.
6
Use the procedure Troubleshooting Ethernet Connectivity on page 3-4 to check the
connection is functioning.
Method 2: Modifying the Settings on an Instrument
>> This method takes advantage of a Microsoft Windows feature called Automatic
Private IP Addressing or APIPA.