Section 2 - Install the Keyscan NETCOM Utility
and Program the NETCOM
Each NETCOM2 Rev. B that you have installed must be programmed with the Keyscan
NETCOM Program Utility which is on the enclosed Utilities and Drivers CD. To install the
Keyscan NETCOM Program Utility, load the CD into the CD-ROM or DVD drive. The utility is
set on auto-start. Follow the on-screen prompts.
NETCOM2 Rev. B requires Keyscan NETCOM Utility version 6.0.16 or higher
The server/laptop IP address must have the same first three octets as the embedded
programming IP address set on the NETCOM2 Rev. B from section 1.
If your server IPs do not match the first three octets as the embedded programming
IP address on the NETCOM2 Rev. B, see IP Address Examples below and steps to set
a static IP address for the server/laptop
If your server IPs match the first three octets as the embedded programming IP
address on the NETCOM2 Rev. B, go to Steps to Program the NETCOM2 Rev. B
IP Address Examples
The following three examples show the embedded programming IP address and valid
corresponding IP addresses for the server/laptop.
Table 4 – Valid Subnet Server Examples
Steps to Set a Static IP Address for the Server/Laptop
These steps apply to most Windows operating systems. You must have installed the
NETCOM Program Tool Utility to perform the procedures below.
1. Select Start > All Programs > Keyscan NETCOM Program Tool > Keyscan NETCOM
Program Tool.
2. From the Keyscan NETCOM Utility screen, click on the Network Connections button.
3. Right click on Local Area Connection > Properties.
4. Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Select the Properties button.
5. Click in the radio button opposite Use the following IP address:
6. Enter the correct IP address and subnet mask.
7. Click on OK.
8. Click on OK.
9. Click on the X in the upper right of the Local Area Connection screen to exit.
10. Complete the Steps to Program the NETCOM2 Rev. B.