Chapter 2 - Windows Setup

Ethernet Connection

To connect via the Ethernet port:

1. Turn off your platemaker.

2. Connect the platemaker to the appropriate port for the cable used on your network.

Before using your platemaker, set it up for your network environment and confi gure the Ethernet interface using the appropriate procedures later in this chapter.

Confi guring the IP Address

Note

: If you are using the DHCP on your computer, turn off the platemaker and computer, then restart it for the new IP address to take effect.

To set the IP address, network class, and net mask, do the following:

1. Turn on the platemaker then press the MENU key until [Setup: Network] appears.

2. Press the ENTER key to enter the Network menu.

3. Set the IP address, network class, and network mask settings.

a. Press the MENU key until the appropriate menu appears.

b.

c.

Press the ENTER key to enter the selected menu.

Use the RESET, MENU, NEXT, and ENTER keys to change and accept the new settings.

4. Reboot your PlateMaker and go to DOS Command Prompt to ping the

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