Figure 3-4: 3100-P Network Configuration Diagram - Edgetech 3100-P Hardware Manual

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ETHERNET LAN CONNECTION:
The Ethernet LAN connection is made using a physical wired connection via the DC Power & Ethernet
cable. This cable provides a standard RJ-45 Ethernet plug for direct connection to the RJ-45 LAN jack a
Notebook (or Desktop) computer. The 3100-P Topside auto-senses straight and crossover Ethernet cables.
The following steps should be taken on the Notebook (or Desktop) computer to use the Ethernet LAN
connection:
1. Disable Wireless Networking: Locate Wireless Networking on Windows Desktop or the System
Tray, then click it and Disable it, OR, if there is a switch, turn OFF the Wireless Networking
functionality on the Notebook Computer.
2. Insert the RJ-45 plug of the supplied DC Power & Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 LAN jack of the
Notebook (or Desktop) computer.
3. Enable the Ethernet LAN: Locate the Ethernet LAN on Windows Desktop or the System Tray, then
click and Enable it.
If the Ethernet LAN does not indicate "Connected" status in the Local Area Network Properties Box, check
all hardware connections, LAN IP address (see Section 7), and make sure that Wireless Networking is
Disabled, that the Ethernet LAN is Enabled, and that the 3100-P Topside is powered on.
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Figure 3-4: 3100-P Network Configuration Diagram

SECTION 3: SETUP AND ACTIVATION
3100-TOPSIDE
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