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4.6.5 Direct Ethernet (for a WebMaster not connected to a LAN)
Equipment Required
§ An Internet-ready computer with the following capabilities: 100 MHz minimum processor
speed, 40 MB minimum RAM, Ethernet card, Windows operating system, and Windows
Internet Explorer version 5.0 or higher web browser software.
§ A null Ethernet cable connection between the PC and WebMaster.
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.
However if your laptop is used on a LAN it is likely that you will have to change your network
TCP/IP properties to use a specific IP address for your PC instead of obtain an IP address
automatically. You will have to specify the IP address, as well as the Subnet Mask and
Gateway IP address. Refer to the separate detailed instructions for this procedure.
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.
§ The Ethernet IP address of the WebMaster.
§ 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 to the WebMaster.
§ 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.
Ethernet Cross-Over Cable
User
Assigned
Fixed IP
Address
Gateway +
Web Browser
(Client)
Fixed IP
Address User
Assigned