User`s manual

VTI Instruments Corp.
20 EX7000 Series Preparation for Use
1) Restore the EX7000’s Default Network Settings
2) Determine PCs Network Settings
3) Set the EX7000 to Auto IP or Set theEX7000 to Static IP
4) Restore the Host PCs Network Settings
Restore the EX7000’s Default Network Settings
It may be the case that the EX7000 is in an unknown network configuration. The EX7000 can be
returned to its default state by pressing the Reset Button located at the rear of the chassis.
1) Power off the EX7000.
2) Press and hold the reset button until the LAN LED flashes green (approximately 5 s).
3) Release the reset button.
Determine PCs Network Settings
1) Ensure that all host PC Ethernet connections are made that will be used while controlling the
EX7000. If the PC will be connected to a LAN, ensure that the LAN connection is made.
2) From Windows , navigate to Start-> Settings->Network Connections.
3) Right click on the connection that will be used to communicate with the EX7000, then select
Properties (see Figure 2-2). Some PCs have multiple network connections, so it is important
to make certain that the connection used to communicate with the EX7000 is selected.
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IGURE 2-2: NETWORK CONNECTION PROPERTIES
4) Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click the Properties button as shown in Figure 2-3.
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IGURE 2-3: LOCAL AREA CONNECTION PROPERTIES DIALOG BOX