DAVIS WeatherLink Getting Started Guide: Vantage Stations - Manual (Page 5)

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Computer Requirements
Computer Requirements
WeatherLink software is compatible with computers running Windows 2000 or
later.
The amount of space necessary for the data files depends on the archive inter-
val. Database files containing data stored at a 30-minute archive interval
require approximately 36K of disk space per month of data. The file size grows
as the archive interval becomes shorter. For example, data stored at a
1-minute interval requires approximately 1 MB/month while the data stored at
a 2-hour interval requires approximately 9K/month.
Other requirements include:
• Windows-Compatible Display — High (16-bit) color setting recommended
USB Hardware requirements
• One free USB port.
WeatherLinkIP Hardware requirements
• Broadband router or switch with one free port.
• An “always-on” connection to the Internet — A high speed DSL or cable
internet connection that maintains constant connection to the internet.
Serial Port Connection Hardware Requirements
Listed below are the hardware requirements for creating a local connection and
a remote connection.
Local Connection Hardware Requirements
• One free serial port.
Remote Modem Connection Hardware Requirements
In addition to the provided hardware and the computer equipment listed
above, the following hardware is required for a remote modem connection:
• One external modem to connect to the data logger — The modem must be
Hayes ® -compatible and run at 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, or 19200 Baud
Rate.
• One internal or external modem connected to your computer — The
modem must be Hayes ® -compatible and run at 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600,
14400, or 19200 Baud Rate.
• Telephone Modem Adapter — The Telephone Modem Adapter (#6533)
provides the connection between the data logger and the modem.
Software Installation
Follow the steps below to install the WeatherLink software.
1. Place the WeatherLink software CD in your CD ROM drive.
The install program should start automatically. If the install program does
not start, select Run from the Start menu, type D:\SETUP (or the correct
letter for your CD ROM drive), and click OK to begin the installation.