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Landis+Gyr
Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrad es
Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide 98-1013 Rev AF 67
Connecting to the Concentrator Via Cables Using a Router
If you would like to be able to access the intranet from your PC while programming the concentrator,
then set up the cables using a router.
Use a router to perform this procedure. This procedure is not designed to wo rk
with a switch.
It enables you to share one intranet connection with your PC and your concentrator simultaneously.
Figure 6 - 6. Diagram of router cable setup
1. Connect the programming cable branch (labeled “Console”) to the concentrator.
2. Connect the ethernet branch (labeled “Ethernet”) to the router.
3. Plug your network cable into the router.
4. Connect the router to the network port on the PC via network cable.
5. Connect the other end of the programming cable to the COM port on the PC.
Do not plug the LPP branch into the PC.
6. Launch Hyperterminal on the PC.
Launch Hyperterminal before supplying power to the conc en tr ator .
7. “Boot Up in Dialog”, type y for yes.