Enable or disable network functionality - display of network parameters

Enable or disable network functionality on TC knitting machines
I. Start the McNet2 program for the Ethernet network:

The McNet2 program once installed or with machines as of October 2003 (with Windows XP) you can call up the respective functions via the Network Settings bottum of the TC BASIC CONFIGURATION MENU dialog box (Changes of the Ethernet settings at the machine). The installation floppy disks are then no longer required.

  1. The knitting machine is switched off.
  2. The McNet2 automatic network installation (disk 1) installation disk is on hand.
    1
    Insert the McNet2 automatic network installation disk in the machine's disk drive.
    2
    Switch on the machine.
    -> The Windows 95 operating system starts. The installation program for the Ethernet network on Stoll TC machines will start automatically then.
    3
    STOLL TC BOOT prompt with the message BO-STATUS: Install new WIN-components from the floppy disk. Please follow instructions! confirm with OK.
  1. After you start the application, the McNet2 dialogue box appears with the default network settings:

Warning:
Do not switch-off the machine after starting the program.
Make entries in accordance with the prompts from the program.
The machine's operating system (BO) then starts automatically. The main menu is displayed.

After a succesful installation of the McNet2 program you can view or change the Ethernet settings without the McNet2 floppy disks.

II. Enable or disable network functionality:

    1
    If the network functions are activated, you can deactivate them by clicking on the Enable Network checkbox.
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    If the network functions are deactivated, you can activate them by clicking on the Enable Network checkbox.
    2
    Confirm entry with OK.
  1. The changes will be applied and the machine will reboot. The main menu is displayed.