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Creating a Merlin-to-PC Ethernet Link
The following procedure defines the steps necessary to link the Merlin to a PC. Specifi-
cally, we are creating a network with the PC as the “host” and Merlin as its “guest.” The
purpose of the connection is for simple file sharing of statistical and measurement data.
Interactivity other than basic file sharing is limited at this time.
Hardware Requirements
The hardware required to link Merlin to a PC is varied depending on the type of network
being set up. Wireless Cards, Routers, Bluetooth Adaptors, Internet Connectivity and
similar technologies offer a multitude of networking options. The configuration used in
this example details a basic ‘wired’ LAN/Ethernet connection. The minimum hardware
requirements to create such a connection should be a HUB, two (2) LAN/Ethernet ca-
bles and a USB keyboard.
Software
The perpetual software upgrades and releases of both Windows and of Mar-poss’ Mer-
lin Gage Computer inherently create a ‘gap’ in uniformly defining a Network creation
procedure. In our example, we are using Windows XP and Merlin.
Hardware Set-up
1. Plug one end of the LAN/Ethernet cable into the back of the PC and the other end
into the HUB.
2. Plug one end of the second LAN/Ethernet cable into the HUB and the other end into
Merlin’s LAN jack.
3. Power up both systems.
Windows CE set-up (on MERLIN)
1. Plug the USB keyboard into Merlin and navigate to Windows CE desktop
2. From the Windows CE Start Up window, select “S
ETTINGS”->“NETWORK & DIAL-UP
CONNECTIONS”
3. Right-Click the pre-loaded LAN icon (SMSC911X1)
4. Select “S
PECIFY AN IP ADDRESS”
5. Enter the PC’s IP address and Subnet Mask here
NOTE: it is imperative that you have/obtain the PC’s IP number and Sub-
net Mask. The simplest way to acquire these numbers is to open “C
OMMAND
P
ROMPT” from the accessory menu, type in ipconfig and press Enter.
6. Click on “N
AME SERVERS” tab.
7. Enter the PC’s IP address in the Primary DNS line
8. Click OK
9. Return to Windows CE desktop
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