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Using Direct Cable Connection with Windows 2000
Notebooks
In lieu of the software the following directions can be followed and the same
connectivity can be achieved. Please read through this entire section of the User Guide
before configuring your system.
This section describes:
• How to configure your Windows 2000 notebook to connect to the Clarinet
EthIR Switch via Direct Cable Connection (DCC).
• How to start a connection once configuration is done.
1.
Go to Start\Settings\Network and Dial-Up Connections and
double click on
Make New Connection.
2.
The following dialog box will appear, click Next to start the Network
Connection Wizard.
3.
For connection type, choose Connect directly to another computer, and
4. click Next to continue.
5.
Configure your computer to connect as Guest, click Next to continue.
6.
Select your Infrared port, click Next to continue.
7.
Select the option For all users, click Next to continue.
8.
Choose a name for you new Infrared connection, we suggest EthIR LAN.
Click Finish to complete the process.
9.
Once you have successfully created your new connection, Windows will
bring you to the connection screen so you can begin using your new
connection. You do not need a user name and password to connect to your
EthIR Switch because the EthIR Switch ignores these fields. Prior to
pressing the
Connect button, make sure your EthIR Switch is configured
properly and there is an EthIR Beam pointed towards the Infrared port on
your notebook.
10.
During the connection process, Windows will try and use protocols that are
unnecessary to connect to your EthIR LAN. Place a check mark in the box
next to,
Do not request the failed protocols next time this will prevent