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4.6.3 Ethernet Connection to LAN
Equipment Required
§ An Internet-ready computer with the following capabilities: 100 MHz minimum processor
speed, 40 MB minimum RAM, Windows operating system, and Windows Internet Explorer
version 5.0 or higher web browser software.
§ A connection between the PC and the local area network (LAN).
§ An Ethernet connection between the WebMaster and the LAN.
Features Required in the WebMaster
§ The WebMaster must have the Ethernet option installed in order to communicate via an
Ethernet connection.
Utilities you need to set up on your computer
§ There are no special drivers, adapters or other software components required on the PC.
Parameters that need to be programmed into the WebMaster
§ Prior to attempting an Ethernet connection, the following information needs to be entered into
the Communication page of the WebMaster, either via a direct serial connection or via the
local keypad. This information must be provided by the IT Administrator of the LAN.
§ The Ethernet IP address of the WebMaster. If the controller will only be accessed by
computers on the LAN then this may be a fake IP address. If the controller needs to be
accessible by computers not on the LAN then this must be a real IP address.
§ The Subnet Mask.
§ The Gateway IP address.
Steps Required to Establish a Connection
§ Open Internet Explorer.
§ Type in the Ethernet IP address that has been assigned by the IT Administrator.
§ The sign-on screen of the WebMaster will come up. Type the User Name and Password
(Access Code) in the text boxes and click the Submit button. The default user name is
"webmaster" and the default passwords are "2001" for full access, "2002" for calibration only,
and "2003" for read only. These defaults can and should be changed in the Access Code page.
LAN
Ethernet
ROUTER
Safe
Port
Unsafe
Port
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Web
Browser
Web
Browser