Network Connection To A Network Hub Or Switch Using Static Addresses - Gerber EDGE FX Installation Manual

12 CHAPTER 3
Connecting the GERBER EDGE FX to the Computer
GERBER
EDGE FX
Default static IP address

Network connection to a network hub or switch using static addresses

Some locations may connect the EDGE FX to a new or existing network that uses static network
addresses. Two typical scenarios are shown in the following illustrations: a new network or an
existing network. See "Using network connection with static addresses" on page 22 for more
detailed instructions.
Direct Connection
Crossover cable
Computer
with OMEGA
2.1 or higher
Default automatic IP address
• Connect computer and GERBER EDGE FX with
crossover cable.
• GERBER EDGE FX uses default static network
address (no need to change settings.)
• Computer uses default Automatic Private IP
Addressing (no need to assign network addresses).
• Install OMEGA 2.1 or higher.
• Install GERBER EDGE FX in OMEGA using the
Browse button in GSPTray.
• Turn on GERBER EDGE FX before turning on
computer.
• TIP: Assign static address to computer if boot times
are excessive.