Troubleshooting guide

WeatherlinkIP configuration by local software
General points
The WLIP does not necessarily need any local configuration at all – in many cases it should only be
necessary to connect the logger to an Internet-enabled network connection and to register and update the
logger’s account at weatherlink.com. But if any problems are encountered then some checks from local
software can be helpful for troubleshooting.
But if you do wish to use some of the diagnostic steps outlined below, you will need to be running a
Windows PC. Only Weatherlink for Windows (and not Weatherlink for Mac) supports the IP logger and the
WLIP firmware updater is only available as a Windows utility.
Please remember that communications from local software to a WLIP logger must typically happen with the
PC running the software connected to the same subnet of the same network as the logger. This will almost
always be the case anyway for small and domestic networks, but networks in larger organisations may need
checking more carefully. And note also that the WLIP logger is intended as a network device and not for
connecting directly to a PC – communications occurs via the local network, not via a wired connection direct
from logger to PC.
Weatherlink for Windows software
This topic covers options for setting and checking the configuration of a WeatherlinkIP logger
from local software. It does not duplicate the detailed instructions for setting up and editing a
new account on the weatherlink.com service, which can be found in the ‘Weatherlink – Getting
Started’ booklet included with each new logger.
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