But since you had to perform Step 2 (reset controller network settings) controllers IP address is 192.168.1.200. Like it was said previously in tutorial, if there is no DHCP device present in your network, controller gets last assigned IP number. Step 5: Changing computers network adapter settings If there is no available network, your computer and controller can communicate if you connect them with network cable.Ĭonnect your computer and controller with network cable and go to Step 5. It is advised that you write down computers network adapter values to avoid any stress later. This IP number maybe isn't recognized by your network and therefore your controller is not visible on scan list.ġ.) Change computers network adapter settings to be able to connect with controller (Step 5).Ģ.) When you are connected with controller change controllers network settings (Step 6).ģ.) Change your adapter settings back the way they were (step 7). If after 30 seconds IP isn't assigned, controller gets last assigned IP number. When you connect your controller to network, controller waits for IP number from DHCP for about 30 seconds. If option “Use the following IP address” is selected, then this means your network does not have DHCP service present. Option B: Configuring controller network settings for network without DHCP service If your computer is not on the network then see Option C. If your computer is on the network and is using DHCP then reason why your controller is not visible on the scan list is probably something else (make sure you followed Step 1 and Step 2). If option “Obtain an IP address automatically” is selected, then your computer is probably using DHCP or is not on the network. Here you will be able to see if option “Obtain an IP address automatically” or “Use the following IP address” is selected. Identify how your computer gets its IP address assignedĥ.) Right-click on your local area connections and click Properties.Ħ.) Select Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) and click Properties. Procedures below will help you to configure network settings of your computer and controller. In order that your computer properly communicates with controller, computer and controller must be on the same network, which means that computer and controller must have the same sub net number. If you still don't see your controller on scan list then go to Step 4. Unplug and plug in your power supply and again try Step 2. This assures that IP address and DHCP option are really at default values in case someone was changing controllers network settings. This will indicate that your controllers network settings have been reset.)Ĥ.) Remove jumper or shortcut from designated pins.Ĭontrollers IP address is now 192.168.1.200 and DHCP option is enabled. (LED will be blinking rapidly for about 15 seconds then it will start to blink in bit slower frequency. We recommend using tweezers for this.ġ.) Unplug your power supply and USB cable ( Green “Power” LED must be OFF )Ģ.) Place jumper or create shortcut between two designated pins (see picture below)ģ.) Plug in your power supply. NOTE: Make sure that you don't create any other short circuit on the board and that you are “jumping” the correct two pins. To reset the controller you have to “jump” two designated pins for about 15 seconds. Step 3: Resetting controllers network settings If you don't see your controller on scan list proceed to Step 3. If you double click selected controller, its IP address copies into IP value boxes.
#PLANET CNC USB CONTROLLER ACTIVATION SERIAL NUMBER#
Start CNCUSB controller software and click: File/Settings/Connection.Įnable “Scan” option and wait for about 30 seconds, and if everything is OK, you should be able to see your controller ( its serial number and IP number) on scan list. Plug your network cable into Ethernet connector on Mk3 controller. Step 2: Connecting your controller to network
#PLANET CNC USB CONTROLLER ACTIVATION WINDOWS#
You can allow CNCUSB software to communicate with controller through Windows firewall.Ĥ.) Click “Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall”ĥ.) From list find “CNC USB Controller” entrie and enable first checkbox and the one under Home/Work. Windows firewall protection can prevent your computer from accessing controller over network. One side goes to network switch other side goes to controller. The same goes for controller network cable. One side of network cable goes to network switch, the other side goes to computer. If you choose to use Network connection then make sure that your computer with installed CNCUSB controller software is connected to network with network cable. How to configure network settings for Mk3?Ĭomputer can communicate with Mk3 controller via USB or Network connection.