Software installation/update and data backup
16.1 PTP network connection
Manual
Commissioning Manual, 05/2008, 6FC5397–4CP10–4BA0
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16.1.3
Configuring the external computer (Windows XP)
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: "File and Printer Sharing"
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Directory sharing
TCP/IP protocol
The installed network protocols are displayed in the General tab index via the properties
dialog of the local network connections (Windows taskbar Start > Settings > Network
connections >> Local Area Connections).
The TCP/IP protocol must be installed and active:
Dialog
Dialog: Local Area Connection Properties
Tab: General
☑ Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
OK
If the protocol is not shown, it can be installed now.
IP address and subnet mask
The IP address and the subnet mask are automatically set by Windows XP on connection
Precondition is that the "Automatic Private IP Addressing" function is active.
The function is activated in the properties dialog of the TCP/IP protocol (the function is active
by default).
Dialog
Dialog: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties
Tab: Alternate Configuration
Automatic private IP address
OK