Baldor E100 6.2.4 Configuring the TCP/IP connection (optional)

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TheMicroF lex e100 is now ready to be configured using Mint WorkBench.

Note: Ifthe MicroFlex e100 is later connectedto a different USB port on the host computer,

Windows may report that it has found new hardware. Either install the driver files

againfor the new U SB port, or connect the MicroFlex e100 to the original USB port

whereit w ill be recognized in the usual way.

6.2.4 Configuring the TCP/IP connection (optional)

If you have connected the MicroFlex e100 to the PC using the Ethernet connection, it will be

necessary to alter the PC’s Ethernet adapter configuration to operate correctly w ith the

MicroFlex e100.

CAUTION: Youcannot c onnect an ordinary office PC to the MicroFlex e100 without first

altering the PC’s Ethernet adapter configuration. However, if you have

installed a second Ethernet adapter dedicated for use with the

MicroFlex e100, then this adapter’s configuration can be altered without

affecting the PC’s office Ethernet connection. If you ar e unsure about

making changes to your PC’s Ethernet adapter c onfiguration, or are

prevented by user permission levels, ask your I.T. administrator to assist

you.

Thefollowing ex planation assumes the PC is connected directly to the MicroFlex e100, and not

across an intermediate Ethernet network. If you wish to attempt the connection through an

intermediateEthernet netw ork, then the network administrator mus t be consulted to ensure that

thenec essary IP addresses will be allowed and are not already alloc ated on the network. The

MicroFlex e100 has a fixed IP address of the for mat 192.168.100.xxx. The last number, xxx,is

thedecimal value defined by the Mic roFlex e100’s node ID selector sw itches (see section 5.6.1).

1. On the Windows Start menu, select Settings, Network Connec tions.

2. In the Network Connections Window, right-click the ’Local Area Connection’ entry for the

requiredEther net adapter and choose Properties.

3. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog, in the ’This connection uses the following

items’lis t, select the ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)‘ entry and click Properties.

4. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog, on the General tab, make a note of the

existing settings. Click Advanced... and make a note of any existing sett ings. Click the

AlternateC onfiguration tab and make a note of any existing settings.

5. On the General tab, choose the ’Use the following IP addres s’ option.

6. Inthe IP addressbox , enter the IP address 192.168.100.241. This is theIP address thatwill

beassigned to the Ethernet adapter. The v alue 241 is deliberately chosen as itis outs ide the

rangethat c an be used by MicroFlex e100, so avoiding possible conflic ts.