Forced Dhcp Mode; Changing The Ip Address Of The Pc (Windows 2000); Changing The Ip Address Of The Pc (Windows Xp) - Omron OS32C Series User Manual

Basic Operation of Configuration Software
A PC can be connected to the OS32C by configuring the PC to a different fixed IP address
within the same network as the IP address of the OS32C.
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Forced DHCP mode

The OS32C can be temporarily forced into DHCP mode upon startup, regardless of the Ethernet
configuration settings of the OS32C.
1.
Connect a PC directly to the scanner.
2.
Power cycle the OS32C and then press and hold the Start button upon startup.
3.
If the Start input is detected upon startup, the LEDs start blinking (this particular blinking does not
happen with a normal startup).
4.
Once the blinking starts, release the Start button before 5 seconds have elapsed. If the release occurs
before 5 seconds, the OS32C enters forced DHCP mode.
5.
Disconnect and reconnect the Ethernet cable to start automatic IP address acquisition.
6.
Using the forced DHCP mode connects the PC with the DHCP mode and OS32C with the fixed IP
address setting.
As forced DHCP mode is a temporary mode, power cycle the OS32C to return the scanner to its fixed IP address.
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Changing the IP address of the PC (Windows 2000)

1.
Log on to the computer as the Administrator.
2.
Click the Start button, click Settings, then click Control Panel.
3.
Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections.
4.
Right-click the local area connection to be changed, then click Properties.
5.
In the Components checked are used by this connection box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP),
then click Properties.
6.
To set the PC to DHCP mode, select Obtain an IP Address automatically.
To set the PC to a fixed IP address, select Use the following IP address and specify the desired IP
address.
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Changing the IP address of the PC (Windows XP)

1.
From the Control Panel, open Network Connections.
2.
Right-click the Local Area Connection and select Properties.
3.
Scroll-down and select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
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User's Manual
• Keep in mind that every time a change is made to the scanner, a reset of the scanner will be required,
which means the connection session between PC and scanner will have to be re-established.
• Consider the amount of time required for a reset of the OS32C when deciding which Ethernet settings to
use for the PC and the OS32C. When both PC and OS32C are set to DHCP mode, the time required for
resetting the scanner and re-establishing the ethernet connection between the two devices can be up to
55 seconds. When both PC and OS32C are configured with fixed IP addresses, the time required for
resetting the scanner and re-establishing the ethernet connection can be up to 15 seconds.
• When a device with the same IP address as the OS32C exists, a connection failure may occur. Be careful
not to have any duplicate IP addresses when connecting multiple OS32Cs to the network.