The tnc in a network, 4 w o rk ing with the file manag e r – HEIDENHAIN 530 (340 49x-07) ISO programming User Manual
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3.4 W
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The TNC in a network
If the TNC is connected to a network, the directory window displays 
up to 7 additional drives in the directory window to the left (see figure). 
All the functions described above (selecting a drive, copying files, etc.) 
also apply to network drives, provided that you have been granted the 
corresponding rights.
Connecting and disconnecting a network drive
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To select the program management: Press the PGM
MGT key. If necessary, press the WINDOW soft key 
to set up the screen as it is shown at the upper right.
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To manage the network drives: Press the NETWORK
soft key (second soft-key row). In the right-hand 
window the TNC shows the network drives available 
for access. With the soft keys described below you 
can define the connection for each drive.
It may take some time to mount a network device. At the upper right 
of the screen the TNC displays [READ DIR] to indicate that a 
connection is being established. The maximum transmission speed is 
2 to 5 Mbps, depending on the type of file being transferred and how 
busy the network is.
To connect the Ethernet card to your network, see 
"Ethernet Interface", page 559.
To connect the iTNC with Windows XP to your network, 
see "Network settings", page 631.
The TNC logs error messages during network operation 
see "Ethernet Interface", page 559.
Function
Soft key
Establish network connection. If the connection 
is active, the TNC shows an M in the Mnt column. 
You can connect up to 7 additional drives with 
the TNC.
Delete the network connection.
Automatically establish network connection 
whenever the TNC is switched on. The TNC 
shows an A in the Auto column if the connection 
is established automatically.
Do not establish network connection 
automatically when the TNC is switched on.
