Ethernet Connection Instructions for the FARO Edge
There are 2 types of Ethernet connections available for the Edge to use: DHCP and Static IP.
DHCP involves plugging your Edge Arm directly to a network hub as well as your workstation computer. To use DHCP:
- From the MAIN menu on the touch screen, touch SETTINGS.
- In the SETTINGS menu, touch CONNECTION.
- Touch the ETHERNET button.
- Touch DHCP for the Ethernet connection.
- Push the Green Checkmark.
NOTE: Your computer’s Ethernet card should be set up to detect an obtain an IP address automatically.
Static IP requires more steps but you can directly connect your Arm to a computer using the network card. To use the Static IP option:
- From the MAIN menu on the touch screen, touch SETTINGS.
- In the SETTINGS menu, touch CONNECTION.
- Touch the ETHERNET button.
- Touch Static IP for the Ethernet connection.
- You will be taken to the Static IP window where you can assign the Arm an actual network address.
- For IP, use 128.128.128.100
- For Subnet Mask, use 255.255.255.0
- Push the Green Checkmark.
- Next, you will need to configure your laptop network card to talk to the Edge’s specific network. In Windows 7, go to the Start menu and choose > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
- Choose “Change Adapter Settings” from the list on the left hand side.
- Right click “Local Area Connection” and choose Properties.
- Highlight “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” and click Properties.
- Click the “Use the Following IP address” radio button.
- For IP address, use 128.128.128.X (where X is any number between 0-99)
- Subnet mask, use 255.255.255.0
- Click OK to accept the changes, then click close.
To connect your Arm to your computer once one of the above settings have been used:
- On your computer, go to Start > All Programs > FARO > FARO Ethernet Setup
- Once the program opens, use the drop down list to choose your Ethernet adapter (For example, Broadcom NetXtreme….)
- Push refresh and your Edge Arm should appear as an option.
- Click the checkbox next to the Arm.
- Open the desired software and the Arm should connect automatically.
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