Dr. Livingstone, I Presume WELDWISE 2400 - Manual (Page 191)

454-APP-299 Rev. B 12-21
Document #: 0454-APP-299
Author: E. Barbiero
Date: 11-27-01
Revision: B
Location: Livco\livco\Doc\App. Notes
APPLICATION NOTE
Category: 2400 / Pod Server / Ethernet
Applies to: 2400 / Pod Server
Subject: Ethernet Networking requirements: 2400 / Pod Server with default factory settings
PC-WELD MONITOR NETWORKING
REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Objective: The following are a list of requirements and recommendations when establishing a
network connection between a PC and a 2400 or Pod Server. Please note that setup
configurations will vary from system to system; it is strongly recommended that
your Systems Administrator or IT person be involved in this process.
Requirements
• You will need a laptop or desktop computer running Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0 or 2000
• The computer must be have MS Office 97 or newer with MS Excel
• The computer must have a 10Mbit or a 10-100Mbit Ethernet card
• You will need a crossover Ethernet cable to connect the monitor directly to your computer, or
you can connect the monitor to your existing network using a straight Ethernet cable.
• Livingston monitors currently run Windows NT 4.0. The default network protocols are TCP/IP
and NetBEUI. Your computer will need to run both of these protocols, or your system
administrator can install different protocols on the 2400/Pod Server. Please contact Livingston
if you choose to install different network protocols on the Livingston monitor.
• The proper passwords, IP addresses and workgroup settings will need to be set. Refer to the
recommendations below for further information.
• If the computer you are using is running Windows 95/98, you will need to follow the procedure
in application note #0454-APP-124 ("How to create a new user account on a 2400 or Pod
Server") prior to networking.
Recommendations
• If your company has an existing network that is not controlled by a Server, your systems
administrator or IT person should set up the Livingston weld monitor as if it were a new
computer on the network.
− The monitor should be assigned a unique IP address that is similar to other local IP
addresses. The first three numeric groups must be identical, and the last group must be