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The DGy Applications Suite provides a graphic alternative to command-line control. This method uses the DGy 201x recorder’s internal web GUI application, allowing set-up and operation from a standard browser.

To use the Applications Suite:

The Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser is recommended.

Changes to the DGy 201x default IP address should be made before putting the DGy 201x on the network.

Disable any pop-up blockers before launching the DGy Applications Suite.

Ensure a copy of Java™ Runtime Environment software, version 1.4.2, 1.5.0 or higher, is installed on the PC. (The software version may be referred to 4.2 and 5.0.) A copy of Java software is included on the CD ROM provided with the DGy 201x or it can be downloaded free of charge from the official Sun Microsystems web site at http://www.java.com/en/download/manual.jsp

The DGy 201x on a LAN (Local Area Network) must have a static IP address compatible with the LAN.

The DGy 201x is configured use a static IP address. The default IP address is 192.168.1.200, but can be changed as required by the network.

Connect to the DGy 201x Applications Suite in one of the following ways:

Direct connection — connect the Ethernet port on a computer equipped with a standard web browser to the 100/1000 Base-T Ethernet Port of the DGy 201x. An Ethernet crossover cable must be used for this connection method. In Appendix A, refer to the Crossover Cables section (page 129) for details.

Note

Computers that are set up to communicate on the

 

network are typically configured to have a dynamic IP

 

address. In this configuration, the computer is

 

provided with a suitable IP address by a network

 

DHCP server. When connecting directly to the DGy

 

201x a server will not be available; a static IP address

 

must be set manually on the computer. Refer to the

 

network settings help of the computer operating

 

system for assistance with this.

 

 

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