Eagle Electronics 900-00027-001 User Manual

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1.0 TransEagle® Software Guide

1.1 Introduction

The TransEagle® Network software package works hand-in-hand with the Eagle
Series Printer to provide a robust remote print control environment. It provides remote
print control to up to five Eagle printers using a 10 Base T, 10Mb/sec connection
networking model. The network connectivity model employed with TransEagle® is
comprised of TCP/IP and FTP client/server network “channels”. Connectivity is
provided via a single network cable connection.

TransEagle® can be installed on your PC from the CD that comes with your system. It
is designed to perform best with a Pentium 90Mhz processor or better running
Windows 95/98/NT4/2000. You must also have a 10 base T Network Interface Card
(Ethernet Card) installed on your PC. (Note: the Ethernet connection on the Eagle is
now standard. Some older printers may not have the Ethernet option installed and
would need to be upgraded before you could connect your Eagle to your PC using the
TransEagle® software).

This section is current for version 3.10 of TransEagle®.

1.2 Getting Connected

Before running TransEagle® the first time, make sure the following configurations are
in place.

1.2.1 Cable connection

If a direct connection is desired between the host system and a single Eagle
printer the use of a crossover 10Mb/sec network cable complete with RJ-45
connectors is required to effect the connection. Plug one end of the crossover
cable into the Eagle printer and the other end of the cable into the host system
Network Interface Card.

If multiple Eagle printers are to be connected then a network hub or other
routing device must be utilized. Please refer to the topology and connection
scheme provided by the hub manufacturer for host and Eagle hardware
connectivity. Typically one would attach straight network cables between the
hub and or router directly to each Eagle printer. The host system would then
attach to the hub or to another concentrator device that provides a path to the
Eagle hub and or individual systems etc.

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1.2.2 Eagle Network settings

You will need to choose an IP Address for your Eagle. If you are using a direct
connection to your PC, then we recommend that you use the default address of

192.168.2.3. If your Eagle already has this address, then you are ready to go
to 1.2.3. To check your Eagle’s current IP address, press Ctrl-W on the Eagle’s
handheld terminal to bring up the network screen (see figure 1.2.1).

IP: 192 . 168 . 2 . 3

TPC Port: 4000
NICUp FTPUp TCPUp

Figure 1.2.1 Network Screen on Eagle

If you are connecting to more that one Eagle, then you will need to give a
different address to each Eagle. Choose numbers with the last digit close to
each other. For example, Eagle 1: 192.168.2.3, Eagle 2: 192.168.2.4, Eagle 3:

192.168.2.5, etc.
Finally, if you are connecting to a PC that is already a part of a local office

network, then you will need to check with your network administrator to find an
available IP address for your Eagle printer that fits into your existing network IP
scheme.

Once you choose an IP address for your Eagle, you will need to change the
Eagle to the new address, if necessary, by following these steps:

1. Press Ctrl-W to jump to the network screen (see figure 1.2.1).

2. Press EDIT (F4) twice to bring up a blinking block cursor beside the IP
address.

3. Press Ctrl-X to clear the existing address.

4. Type the IP address you want to change to. You must supply the period
between numbers.

5. Press ENTER once.

6. Press “Y” (yes) to confirm.

7. Press ENTER again.

The new IP address is saved automatically to the Eagle and will remain even
after the power to the Eagle is turned off.

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1.2.3 Network Configuration on Your PC

Now, you will need to choose an IP address for your PC. If you are already on
a local office network and you have obtained and entered an IP address on the
Eagle as described above, you shouldn’t need to make any changes to your
PC. Skip to 1.2.4. Otherwise, if you are not already on a local network, then
simply choose an address whose last number is close to that of the Eagle(s). If
you are using the default address of 192.168.2.3 on your Eagle, for example,
then it is recommended that you choose something like 192.168.2.1 for your
PC.

Change network configuration settings and specify an IP address as follows:

1. Right click the Network Neighborhood icon on your desktop and go to “Properties”.
If you do not have a Network Neighborhood icon on your desktop, click Start­>Settings->Control Panel->Network or Network Settings.

2. Find the listing with TCP/IP. Depending on what version of Windows you are
running, it may be under Configuration, Protocol, or Local Area Network.

Figure 1.2.2 Example of Network Configuration Dialog on PC

3. Click on the TCP/IP Protocol from the list that is bound to your Eagle (i.e.
the TCP/IP item with your Ethernet card shown beside it or, on some
systems, simply “TCP/IP” by itself). Figure 1.2.2 shows an example of what
the dialog may look like with TCP/IP selected.

4. Click on the “Properties” buttons.

5. Select the “IP Address” tab on the TCP/IP properties dialog (see figure 1.2.3
for an example of what this dialog may look like).

6. Click the “Specify an IP Address” radio button.

7. Enter the IP address you chose for your PC in the “IP address” text box.

8. Enter a subnet address mask in the appropriate box. Use 255.255.255.0.

9. Click “OK”

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