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Blastware Compliance Module
Blastware Operator Manual 4–15
Ethernet dialog. Below the table and the descriptions, in Step 5, are detailed
instructions on how to successfully communicate with the unit using the Automatic IP
Address or Static IP Address communication protocols. In some instances, you may
require the assistance of your Network Administrator to achieve successful
communications with your unit. Refer to the Minimate Pro Operator Manual for
additional information about setting up the Ethernet communications feature.
LAN – Local Area Network
A LAN is a communications system that links computers
and/or devices (Printers, Monitors, Servers, etc.) within a
confined geographic area, such as a home or office building.
WAN – Wide Area Network
A WAN is a communications system that links computers
and/or devices within a larger network, such as between
cities or different building locations.
TCP/IP – Transmission Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol
TCP/IP is the backbone communication language of the
internet or intranet. This is the most reliable means of
communication for the Series IV units.
UDP/IP – User Datagram
Protocol/Internet Protocol
UDP/IP is communication protocol that utilizes one-way
data transmission in a network. Files or blocks of
information are divided and transferred during a
communication session.
DNS – Domain Name Server
DNS hosts domain names and acts as the ‘phone book’ for the
Internet by creating IP Addresses from domain names. DNS routes
all queries for your domain to your server.
IP Address – Internet Protocol
The IP Address is a unique address assigned for devices to
communicate with one another over a computer network.
DHCP - Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol
DHCP is where a device (such as your PC) on a local network,
known as a DHCP Server, assigns temporary addresses to attached
devices.
DHCP/Auto IP Address
If the program is not able to create a DHCP address, then Auto IP is
used.
Auto(matic) IP Address
The Auto IP Address is a communications protocol that allows
devices at either end of a network segment to advertise and
negotiate operation (e.g. link speed, data flow control), by assigning
an IP Address. This is done by ensuring that the TCP/IP protocol is
installed and set to obtain the IP Address automatically from the
DHCP server.
Static IP Address
A set (non-dynamic) IP address. If you have a Static IP Address, it
is recorded in the DNS (Domain Name Server), which are servers
located throughout the Internet that handle the routing of Internet
and email. A Static IP Address remains unchanged, even when
rebooting your PC or Router. Obtain your Static IP from a local
Internet Service Provider.
Static IP Mask
Static IP Masks are used to separate IP networks into subgroups.
Obtain your Static IP Mask from a local Internet Service Provider.
Router
A Router is a device that acts as a gateway, controlling messaging
for communication and access to network resources, between a
LAN and a WAN. The router is supplied by the customer.
(1) Ethernet/Modem Communications
Select Ethernet/Modem Communications to activate the dialog area to edit and/or establish
communications with the unit using the TCP/IP or UDP/IP communication protocols.
(2) Automatic IP Address (Series IV Only)
Select Automatic IP Address to use this communication mode. See the table above for a
description.