Operating instructions

7 Commissioning WirelessHART Fieldgate SWG70
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7.2 Ethernet connection
The Ethernet connection of Fieldgate SWG70 allows communication with a computer via the
integral Web Server or via FieldCare. Before starting, check the following:
• Internet Protocol TCP/IP is installed on your computer and is active
• You have administration rights for your computer and network
• You have an set of IP addresses that have been authorized by your IT department
• Any proxy server for your Internet Browser is disabled
• Firewalls allow communication on Port 502 and 5094
The procedures described in this chapter are for Windows XP. For other Windows systems consult
your system administrator.
Fieldgate SWG70 is delivered with the default IP address:
• 192.168.1.1
In order that the host computer can communicate with the Fieldgate Web Server
• Check that the computer can reach the Fieldgate via ports 80, 443, 502 and 5094.
If you are not sure how to do this, consult your network administrator.
• For the initial commissioning, set your computer’s address to e.g. 192.168.1.200 or similar
7.2.1 Changing the IP address
Procedure for Windows XP 1 Right-click Start =>Settings =>Control Panel =>Network Connections
2 Right-click Local Area Connection => Properties
3 Using the left mouse button, double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) or
click once, then click Properties.
4 Note the original values of IP address and Subnet Mask of the computer to restore them if
necessary at end of the operation.