Connecting the BDL with a PC
12 Connecting the BDL with a PC
Important:
The IP addresses of PC and BDL must be provided statically (DHCP off) and they must be in the
same network.
In the event that the IP address of the BDL was changed, the device needs to be restarted!
Note:
IP address of the BDL: see Chapter
Restart of the BDL: see Chapter
With an 8-wire crossover cable which has an RJ45 plug connector on each side, or with an Ethernet cable
with a crossover adapter, the BDL can be connected with the PC.
Crossover cable with an RJ45 plug connector
When the BDL was connected with the PC via a suitable cable, graphic and tabular data evaluations
can be implemented with the BEKO Soft Basic.
Network settings for Windows PC:
Windows 7:
Start Control panel Network and sharing centre Change adapter settings
LAN connection Properties Internet protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
Use the following IP address Enter the IP address and subnet mask
Afterwards: OK OK Close
Windows Vista:
Start Control panel Network and sharing centre Manage network connections
LAN connection Properties Internet protocol version 4 (TCP / IPv4)
Use the following IP address Enter the IP address and subnet mask
Afterwards: OK OK Close
Windows XP:
Start Settings Control panel Network connection LAN connection Properties Internet proto-
col (TCP/IP) Use the following IP address Enter the IP address and subnet mask.
Afterwards: OK OK Close
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12.2.4.3 Network settings
12.2.4.7 Reset to factory defaults
Crossover adapter
METPOINT® BDL