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4.3 Network setup
Computer name
This only applies to scales on networks with DHCP enabled. The
host name enables the machine to be identified even if the IP
address has changed.
Port
This port number is used by the scales in the network to
communicate across the network.
Host Port
This is the TCP/IP port number used to communicate with a PC
running MX software applications.
Search Domain Name
Displays the human readable domain name for the scale that is
needed in order to access the web browser.
DNS Server
This translates the human readable domain name into the IP
address. It is automatically set up when DHCP is enabled.
Proxy Server
This is a network server used for web security purposes.
4.3.1 Scale Networking
Network ID
The ID of the network to which the scale belongs.
ISC (Inter Scale Communications) Machine Type
There are four classes of scale. Select edit to change the class of
scale.
Standalone Scale = No ISC. Host communications direct to
individual scales.
Server Scale = server scale of a client-server network. Host
communication to server scale only - data replicated to clients.
Client Scale = client scale of a client-server network.
Peer Group Scale = Member of a multi-server with global edit
group. ISC communications only for limited changes (price
change etc). Host communications direct to individual scales.
Peer Group ID
The ID of the peer group to which the scale belongs.
Summary of Contents for XM Series
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