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Hardware installation, Local connection windows computer requirements, Ethernet connection windows computer requirements – DAVIS Weather Envoy (6316, 6316C) User Manual

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Hardware Installation

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Hardware Installation

The Weather Envoy can be installed and connected to a computer via USB,
serial or remote connection to a computer via a modem. It can also be
connected via a router using WeatherLink IP (# 6555).

Local Connection Windows Computer Requirements

WeatherLink is compatible with computers using a USB, serial port or IP
connection running the following platforms: Windows XP, Vista, or 7.

Your Weather Envoy and WeatherLink also require the following for a local
Windows computer connection.

Windows-compatible display

One free serial port or USB Port.

Ethernet Connection Windows Computer Requirements

WeatherLinkIP is a simple way to post data directly to the Internet using your
Weather Envoy.

Broadband Router 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.

Local Connection Macintosh Computer Requirements

Your Weather Envoy requires the following for a local Macintosh computer
connection:

Macintosh computer running Mac OS X v10 or newer with at least
5 MB of free disk space.

One free USB Port

Preparing the Envoy

Perform the following procedures to prepare your Envoy for operation. These
steps are described in detail later in the manual.

Install the data logger

Install the batteries and optional AC power source

Mount your Envoy

Connect Envoy to WeatherLink software

Test using WeatherLink software

Set up the Envoy using WeatherLink software

Install the Data Logger

Installing the data logger supplied with WeatherLink is the first step in prepar-
ing the Weather Envoy to transmit data to the WeatherLink software.