Configuring The External Computer (Windows Nt) - Siemens SINUMERIK 840DiE sl Manual

16 Software Installation/Update and Data Backup
16.1 PTP network connection
Network protocol
TCP/IP
Requirements on
the ext. computer
16.1.2

Configuring the external computer (Windows NT)

TCP/IP protocol
Dialog box:
Start
IP address and
subnet mask
IP address
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The network protocol used is: TCP/IP. TCP/IP permits high data transmission
rates and it is simple to configure. TCP/IP is already pre–configured in the basic
PCU software.
The following requirements must apply on the external computer:
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A network adapter is installed.
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The TCP/IP network protocol is installed.
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The external computer is connected to the PCU via a crossed Ethernet
cable.
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The IP address of the external computer is within the same subnet as the
PCU.
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A directory is shared as the network drive.
This section illustrates how to make and check settings for network configura-
tion on the external computer:
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TCP/IP protocol
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IP address and subnet mask
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Computer name and workgroup
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Service: "Server service"
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Directory sharing
Go to the network dialog box on the control panel (Windows task bar: Start >
Settings > Control Panel >> Network) to display the installed network
protocols on the "Protocols" tab. If the TCP/IP protocol is not shown, it can be
installed now.
Dialog box: Network
Tab card: Protocols
Button: "Add..."
Dialog box: Network protocol selection
Network protocol: TCP/IP protocol
Note
The question about DHCP must be answered "No".
OK
After installation of the protocol and to simplify setting up communication with
the PCU, it is necessary to check the IP address and the subnet mask and set
them, if necessary:
We recommend using an IP address from the address range used by Windows
XP for automatic configuration, if no DHCP server is accessible (Automatic Pri-
vate IP Addressing: 169.254.x.x).
The last two digits must be in the range 1 – 254.
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169.254. 10. 1
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