Software installation/update and data backup
16.1 PTP network connection
Manual
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Commissioning Manual, 05/2008, 6FC5397–4CP10–4BA0
TCP/IP network protocol
The network protocol used is: TCP/IP. TCP/IP permits high data transmission rates and it is
simple to configure. TCP/IP is already pre-configured in the basic PCU software.
Requirements on the ext. computer
The following requirements must apply on the external computer:
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A network adapter is installed.
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The TCP/IP network protocol is installed.
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The external computer is connected to the PCU via a crossed Ethernet cable.
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The IP address of the external computer is within the same subnet as the PCU.
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A directory is shared as the network drive.
16.1.2
Configuring the external computer (Windows NT)
This section illustrates how to make and check settings for network configuration on the
external computer:
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TCP/IP protocol
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IP address and subnet mask
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Computer name and workgroup
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Service: "Server service"
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Directory sharing
TCP/IP protocol
The installed network protocols are displayed in the "Protocols" tab via the network dialog of
the system control (Windows taskbar Start > Settings > System Control > Network). If the
TCP/IP protocol is not shown, it can be installed now.
Dialog: Beginning
Dialog: Network
Tab: Protocols
Button: "Add..."
Dialog: Network protocol selection
Network protocol: TCP/IP protocol
Note:
The query for DHCP is to answered with "No".
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