Connecting Powerscript With Ibm-Compatible Computers; Lan Configuration - Videonics PowerScript PS4000S Instruction Manual

Chapter 8
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ONNECTING OWER
You can connect PowerScript with an IBM-compatible computer in two ways. Each
requires that you have an Ethernet adapter card installed in PowerScript and a network
card installed in the computer.
LAN Configuration
You can connect PowerScript to your network and have your Network Administrator
assign a unique Internet Protocol (IP) address to PowerScript. The IP Address makes it
possible to identify PowerScript as part of the network.
To configure PowerScript for a Local Area Network:
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CRIPT WITH OMPATIBLE
• The first possible configuration is within a network environment where Power-
Script acts as a server connected to a LAN (Local Area Network).
• The other possibility is a direct connection where a network cable is connected
directly from the IBM-compatible to PowerScript.
1
Obtain an Internet Protocol (IP) number from your Network Administrator to assign to
PowerScript.
2
Start PowerScript, display the MAIN MENU (Ctrl+Right-click), then click the Setup
option.
3
When the SETUP menu appears, click the Internet Settings option to display the SETUP
INTERNET menu.
Ctrl+Shift+F12
SETUP
GPI
START
4 Enter the Internet Protocol (IP) number you obtained from your Network Administrator
in the IP Address text box. Enter the number exactly as it was provided to you, including
the periods between the four sets of numbers.
For this particular configuration, you do not need to enter the Subnet Mask or Router/
Gateway Address information. If these text boxes contain any information, select the text
and press the Backspace key to delete the information. The FTP Password is optional.
Once again, check with your Network Administrator to determine whether or not you
need a password.
C
OMPUTERS
Time & Date Setup
GPI Options
Display Parameters
Video Parameters
Serial (RS-232) Setup
Internet Settings
PC Card Maintenance
File Maintenance
Router/Gateway Address:
PowerScript Computer Connections
SETUP: INTERNET
Internet Settings
IP Address: 199.100.012.5
255.255.255.0
Subnet Mask:
149.040.800.2
FTP Password: