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4.1 System Hardware Configuration
As we mentioned in Chapter 2-1, you will need following items to complete your sys-
tem hardware configuration.
4.1.1 System Requirements
4.1.1.1 Host Computer
Microsoft Windows CE/XP/7
At least 32 MB RAM
20 MB of hard disk space available
VGA color monitor
2x or higher speed CD-ROM
Mouse or other pointing devices
10/100 Mbps or higher Ethernet Card
4.1.2 Communication Interface
10/100 Mbps Ethernet hub (at least 2 ports) and two Ethernet cables with RJ-45
connector
Crossover Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector
4.2 Install ADAM.NET Utility Software
Advantech provides a free download of ADAM.NET Utility software for ADAM-6100
modules operation and configuration. You can find the Utility installation file in the CD
with your ADAM module, or link to the web site: http://www.advantech.com and click
into the Download Area under Service & Support site to get the latest version of the
ADAM-6100 Series ADAM.NET Utility. Once you download and setup the Utility soft-
ware, there will be a shortcut of the Utility program on the desktop.
4.3 ADAM.NET Utility Overview
The ADAM.NET Utility software offers a graphical interface that helps you configure
the ADAM-6000 modules. It is also very convenient to test and monitor your remote
data acquisition and control system. The following guidelines will give you some brief
instructions on how to use this Utility.
Note!
Before installing ADAM.NET Utility, you need to install .NET Framework 2.0 or
later.