WebDAQ 504 User's Guide Setting up the WebDAQ 504
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Detecting the device on the network
WebDAQ uses the "zeroconf" zero-configuration protocol to announce its presence on a local area network.
Zeroconf uses a device name which can be accessed from other computers on the network.
Zero-configuration networking is helpful to find your WebDAQ hardware on the network
The easiest way to add zeroconf support to Windows is to install Bonjour Print Services. Bonjour software is
Apple's implementation of zero-configuration networking, and is readily available as a free download – open a
browser window and search for Bonjour Print Services.
Zeroconf is built into popular applications such as Apple ITunes
®
and instant messaging software, so your
computer may already support it.
Many Linux systems will have the avahi version of zeroconf installed by default, so it’s likely zeroconf is
available if you’re running Linux.
Accessing the WebDAQ web interface
To access the WebDAQ web interface, open a browser* window and enter http://webdaq-xxxxxx.local, where
xxxxxx is the last 6 digits of the MAC address. This address is on a label at the bottom of the WebDAQ.
If your network is configured for the zeroconf protocol, the WebDAQ web interface opens.
If the web interface does not open or an error is returned, install a device discovery tool such as Bonjour
Print Services. Refer to the note about zero-configuration networking above.
The WebDAQ web interface shown in Figure 2. Note that this figure shows a WebDAQ Schedule that includes
two jobs.
Figure 2. WebDAQ web interface
Use the WebDAQ web interface to configure hardware and acquisition options, schedule and run jobs, and to
view and manage data. The Help window provides details about all components on the web interface.
Once a connection is established and you can communicate to the device, you can change the configuration for
other network scenarios.
* The latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, UC Browser, or Opera recommended. Compatible with IE v11
with the latest Windows Updates installed. Not recommended for use with other IE versions or the Edge
browser.
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