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Appendix B: Connecting to a Computer or NetworkAppendix B: Connecting to a Computer or Network
YYour IS/computer support personnel our IS/computer support personnel will be able to will be able to assist you in procuring assist you in procuring aa
cable or fabricating a custom-length cable.cable or fabricating a custom-length cable.
NOTE:NOTE:
Both types of cable are available from Particle Measuring Systems.Both types of cable are available from Particle Measuring Systems.
The Ethernet cables and their part numbers are listed below:The Ethernet cables and their part numbers are listed below:
Setting Up LASAIR II for Direct Web Browser InterfaceSetting Up LASAIR II for Direct Web Browser Interface
Direct web browser interface means that the LASAIR II is connDirect web browser interface means that the LASAIR II is connected directly toected directly to
a PC without passing through an Ethernet network.a PC without passing through an Ethernet network.
The minimum setup is assigning network addresses to both the LASAIR II andThe minimum setup is assigning network addresses to both the LASAIR II and
the PC to which it will be cothe PC to which it will be connected. It may also be necnnected. It may also be necessary to specify otheressary to specify other
types of addresses, such as gateway and multicast. After changing TCP/IPtypes of addresses, such as gateway and multicast. After changing TCP/IP
addresses and exiting the Comm Setup Screen, you will prompted to reboot theaddresses and exiting the Comm Setup Screen, you will prompted to reboot the
LASAIR II.LASAIR II.
Connecting the crossover cable:Connecting the crossover cable:
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Insert one end of a crossover cable into the port labeled NET on the back of yourInsert one end of a crossover cable into the port labeled NET on the back of your
LASAIR II.LASAIR II.
22 Connect the other end of the Connect the other end of the cable into the Ethernet port of cable into the Ethernet port of your computer.your computer.
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VVerify connection by means of erify connection by means of the connectivity LEDs at the LASAIR the connectivity LEDs at the LASAIR II “NET”II “NET”
connection and the computer’s Ethernet connection.connection and the computer’s Ethernet connection.
Setting LASAIR II’s TCP/IP addresses for direct web browser interface:Setting LASAIR II’s TCP/IP addresses for direct web browser interface:
11 Start LASAIR II (if necessary).Start LASAIR II (if necessary).
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Crossover CableCrossover Cable
for use when connecting directly to a PCfor use when connecting directly to a PC
without going through an Ethernet networkwithout going through an Ethernet network
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Straight-through (Ethernet) CableStraight-through (Ethernet) Cablefor use whenfor use when
connecting to a PC by means of an Ethernet networkconnecting to a PC by means of an Ethernet network
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CAUTIONCAUTION
Before proceeding, you must inform your Network Administrator that youBefore proceeding, you must inform your Network Administrator that you
will be connecting to the network. The administrator will assign TCP/IPwill be connecting to the network. The administrator will assign TCP/IP
addresses and may assist you in the configuration.addresses and may assist you in the configuration.