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Kistler LabAmp Network Configuration Manual

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  • Page 1 LabAmp network configuration guide 002-808e-07.20...
  • Page 3 © 2017 ... 2020 Kistler Group. Kistler Group products are pro- tected by various intellectual property rights. For more details visit www.kistler.com. The Kistler Group includes Kistler Holding AG and all its subsidiaries in Europe, Asia, the Americas and Australia.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    LabAmp network configuration guide Content Introduction ..........................3 IP configuration options ......................4 Different setup options .......................5 Direct connection without network connection ..............5 3.1.1 Options for direct connections ................7 3.1.2 Example of a static configuration ................8 3.2 DHCP configuration, PC in daisy-chain ................10 3.3 DHCP configuration, PC somewhere in the network ............12 First connection via ethernet ....................13 Total pages 15 Page 2...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction 1. Introduction Products like the Kistler LabAmp amplifiers are very versatile devices and offer tremendous advantages by the fact that they provide an Ethernet interface for communication and can be accessed conveniently from any point within the network. This document gives a short overview about the different options how to use such devices conveniently in different situations/environments.

  • Page 6: Ip Configuration Options

    LabAmp network configuration guide 2. IP configuration options In a computer network, every device needs to have a unique address for a clear identification, the so called IP (internet protocol) address. There are two fundamental ways how the devices get their IP settings: static and dynamic.

  • Page 7: Different Setup Options

    When a first connection needs to be established to one or more LabAmp devices. When just an ad-hoc measurement needs to be performed and the computer stays connected du- ring this time.
  • Page 8 The actual addresses can be found by using the Kistler Network Setup Wizard. Disadvantages Static IP configuration AutoIP...

  • Page 9: Options For Direct Connections

    Different setup options 3.1.1 Options for direct connections 1. Every network interface has its own IP settings. In case the standard Ethernet interface of a computer is dedi- cated to access a company network, e.g. an external USB-to-Ethernet adapter can be used. This additional network interface can then be set to a static config- uration to profit from above described advantages.

  • Page 10: Example Of A Static Configuration

    255.255.255.0 Default gateway: 192.168.1.1 The LabAmp settings can be configured either by using the Kistler Network Setup Wizard or on the individual web user interface of every device. The computer settings need to be configured in the control panel → Network And Sharing Center →...
  • Page 11 Different setup options → select Properties: Here the IP settings of the computer can be modified. 002-808e-07.20 Page 9...

  • Page 12: Dhcp Configuration, Pc In Daisy-Chain

    The two Ethernet interfaces with integrated switch functionality allow wiring the company network through the LabAmp devices so that the actual PC can be connected to the last device in the daisy chain. Note: If a LabAmp device is switched off, the integrated switch is turned off, too.
  • Page 13 The person who has access can work with the device without any restriction. If LabAmp devices are used in very sensitive areas where the possibility of unauthorized access has to be avoided, this must be solved by the network administrator.

  • Page 14: Dhcp Configuration, Pc Somewhere In The Network

    Disadvantages DHCP If the LabAmp devices are placed in a different subnet compared to the computer from where the devices shall be accessed, the Kistler Network Setup Wizard isn’t able to find the devices. In this case, either a computer has to be connected to the...

  • Page 15: First Connection Via Ethernet

    (e.g network switch). 2. Find the device in the network a) Start the «IP Setup Wizard» tool that finds all Kistler network devices (the tool can be found on www.kis- tler.com, search for «5167» or «5167» or click here).
  • Page 16 LabAmp network configuration guide c) The table displays all, previously not configured Kistler network devices. Fig. 7: Network Setup Wizard, list with found devices To see all devices, including the already configured ones, deselect the «List only new (unconfigured) devices» checkbox.
  • Page 17 «Next» until you reach the final review page. To apply the changes, press «Update» Information regarding network connection The Kistler Network Setup Wizard finds Kistler network devices throughout the network. It even scans multiple network interfaces on a computer. However, if there are...

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