Using Network Connection With Static Addresses - Gerber EDGE FX Owner's Manual

6 Click Use the following IP address:
7 Enter 169.254.128.130 for IP Address.
8 Enter 255.255.000.000 for Network Mask.
9 Do not enter a Default Gateway; it is not required for direct connection. Leave the
fields blank.
10 Click OK to save the settings and exit the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog
box.
11 Click OK to exit the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.

Using network connection with static addresses

The GERBER EDGE FX is a network device which has a 10/100 Mbps auto-switch network
interface board that can communicate with computer's 10/100 Mbps network card. Data needs
to be supplied above the minimum rate to prevent printing anomalies. You will obtain more
reliable communication when communicating via the 100 Mbps interface.
Gerber supplies a crossover Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors to use with direct connection to
the computer. Modern hubs or switches which are auto-sensing work equally well with
crossover or straight-through cables. When connecting to a network hub or switch that is not
auto-sensing you will need to obtain a straight-through Category 5 (or better) Ethernet cable
from a local computer store.
Tip: If your computer is not on a network you can create your own network with a separately
purchased network switch and connect one or more devices to your computer. Your computer
must have a 10/100 Mbps (or auto-switching) network interface board and you will need to
obtain a 10/100 Mpbs Ethernet switch with several ports. Use straight-through Category 5
Ethernet cables with RJ45 connectors (or crossover cables if the switch is auto-sensing): one
cable to connect the GERBER EDGE FX and the switch and one to connect the computer and
the switch. The Ethernet switch, network interface board, and additional cables are readily
available at local computer stores.
To connect the GERBER EDGE FX to the computer on a network using a static address
1 If not already connected, connect the computer to your Ethernet hub or switch using
the appropriate RJ45 cable. Modern hubs or switches which are auto-sensing work
equally well with crossover or straight-through cables. Straight-through Category 5
Ethernet cables are readily available at local computer stores.
2 Connect the GERBER EDGE FX to your Ethernet hub or switch using the appropriate
network cable. Install one end of the cable into the RJ45 receptacle on the back of the
GERBER EDGE FX and the other end in the hub or switch.
3 Assign the correct IP Address and Network Mask to the GERBER EDGE FX via the
printer's keypad. See "To set the network address of the GERBER EDGE FX from the
printer keypad" on page 11. The default IP Address is 169.254.128.129 and the default
Network Mask is 255.255.0.0. Contact your network administrator or IT professional
for assistance in assigning the correct address.
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