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16.1 PTP network connection
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SINUMERIK 840Di sl Manual (HBIsl) – 01/2007 Edition
16.1.3 Configuring the external computer (Windows XP)
This section illustrates how to make and check settings for network configura-
tion on the external computer:
S TCP/IP protocol
S IP address and subnet mask
S Computer name and workgroup
S Service: ”File and Printer Sharing”
S Directory sharing
Go to the properties dialog box of the local network links (Windows task bar:
Start > Settings > Network Connections >> Local Area Connections) to
have the installed network protocols displayed on the ”General” tab card.
The TCP/IP protocol must be installed and active:
Dialog box: Local Area Connections Properties
Tab card: General
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
OK
If the protocol is not shown, it can be installed now.
The IP address and the subnet mask are automatically set by Windows XP on
connection Precondition is that the ”Automatic Private IP Addressing” function is
active.
the function is activated in the properties dialog of protocol: TCP/IP (function is
active by default).
Dialog box: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties
Tab card: Alternate Configuration
Automatic Private IP Address
OK
Because it is a PTP link, any computer name and workgroup may be selected.
The setting is made via the properties dialog box of the Control Panel. Windows
taskbar: Start > Control Panel > System.
Dialog box: System Properties
Tab card: Computer Name
Button: ”Change...”
Dialog box: Change Computer Name
Computer name: <COMPUTER NAME>
Workgroup: <WORKGROUP>
OK
TCP/IP protocol
Dialog box
IP address and
subnet mask
Dialog box
Computer name
and workgroup
Dialog box
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