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Step 5: Connect a TouchPro™ Workstation to
the Wireless Network (Optional)
The CAE TouchPro workstation comes pre-configured for use with the simulator. If you wish to supply
your own computer to run the TouchPro software, the computer must meet the system
requirements and must join the simulator network prior to use.
The simulator and Instructor Workstation form a local area network with static IP addresses. To
incorporate an additional computer to run TouchPro, the computer’s network properties must be
configured to join the simulator network. Refer to the following instructions or contact the system
administrator for your institution to configure the network properties and connect the TouchPro
software, if necessary.
Note: The Instructor Workstation MUST be connected to the simulator network prior to performing
the steps below.
To connect the TouchPro software to a Mac laptop not provided by CAE:
a. Power on the computer to be used for the TouchPro software
b. On the Instructor Workstation Mac laptop, from the Apple menu, click System
Preferences
c. From the System Preferences window, click Network
d. From the Network window, click Advanced
e. From the Advanced window, click TCP/IP
f. Write down the IP Address listed next to the IPv4 Address, then click Cancel to close the
Advanced window
g. Close the System Preferences window
h. To launch TouchPro, open a web browser window and enter the IPv4 address in the
address field
To connect the TouchPro software to a Windows laptop not provided by CAE:
a. Power on the computer to be used for the TouchPro software
b. On the Instructor Workstation Windows laptop, right-click the WiFi icon and select Open
Network and Sharing Center
c. Click the Wireless Network Connection
d. Click Details
e. Write down the IP Address listed next to the IPv4 Address, then click Close to close the
Details window
f. Close the Wireless Network Window and the Network and Sharing Center window
g. To launch TouchPro, open a web browser window and enter the IPv4 address in the
address field