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Local Area Networking

Connect to a local area network with wireless or Ethernet

Use this procedure to connect to a local area network (LAN) with Ethernet or wireless for the first
time.

 Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) connections are expected


for the purpose of this document. With a DHCP connection, the
EDGE Connect/EDGE Connect TC automatically connects to the LAN
and automatically acquires the Internet Protocol (IP) address.

 Hypertherm cannot troubleshoot issues with password-protected network


domains. If you must connect the CNC to a password protected network
domain: 1.) It is your own responsibility to manage your network
credentials. 2.) Your IT department should automate the network login
process for the CNC operator. For best results, connect the EDGE
Connect/EDGE Connect TC to a trusted network workgroup that
does not require login credentials.

1. Connect a USB keyboard and USB mouse to the CNC to make LAN setup easier.

2. From the Main screen, choose Setups > Password.

3. Enter the Special Setups password.

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4. On the Special Setups screen, choose System > Network Tools to open the Network
Connections screen in Windows.

 The EDGE Connect does not use the Bluetooth connection.

 Do not change the Ethernet 2 (Intel) or Ethernet 3 (TenAsys) connections.

5. To connect to a LAN with Ethernet connect the Ethernet cable to the LAN connector on the
CNC. To connect to the LAN with wireless continue to step 6.

6. To connect to the LAN with wireless, in the Network


Connections screen, right-click the wireless connection,
and then choose Connect/Disconnect.

7. Choose the wireless


network that you want to
connect to.

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8. If you want to connect automatically in the
future, select Connect automatically.

9. Choose Connect.

 You can also use the Windows 10


Network Connections Manager to
locate your router or wireless
network access point. Choose
Start Menu > Settings > Network
& Internet.

Notes
 The wireless network card in the EDGE Connect conforms to 802.11AC, 802.11N, and
802.11G standards and connects to any AC, N, or G wireless network. It provides at least
wireless G or better performance for part program downloads, Remote Help™, or other
network tasks. For best performance, use the fastest connection (802.11AC).
 The LAN must be set to broadcast its SSID for it to be visible as a connection. If you know
the SSID, Windows 10 can also connect to hidden wireless networks.
 If the network connection wizard does not list any internal wireless networks, use another
wireless device to make sure that the LAN is available and that the router or access point
connection is available.
 Wireless signal strength decreases with distance.
 A wireless connection does not require 100% signal strength (shown as 4 solid bars on the
screen) to operate correctly. If the Network Connections Manager shows 2 or 3 signal
strength bars, the network connection is satisfactory.
 If the wireless signal strength is below 2 bars, move the wireless router or access point
closer to the CNC, or add another access point closer to the CNC.
 For best wireless network performance, minimize the number of clients on the wireless
network.
 Avoid connecting slower wireless devices to the network (for example, 802.11B devices).
The performance of the entire network can decrease to that level. Contact your network
administrator for additional support.

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Map a drive

To access part programs from the LAN, you must map a network drive and folder in both
Windows 10 File Explorer and Phoenix.

 Part programs must be the only type of files in the mapped folder.

 You must map the root folder. Phoenix does not navigate subfolders.

 Make sure that the part program extension you are trying to access is in
the file extensions area of the Special Setups screen.

1. Map the drive in Windows 10:


a. Choose Start Menu > File Explorer.

b. Right-click This PC, and choose Map


Network Drive....

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c. Choose a drive letter.
d. Choose the folder.

 Make note of the


folder path. When
you connect to the
folder in Phoenix,
you need to enter
the folder path
starting with the
drive letter.

e. Select Reconnect at
sign-in.
f. Choose Finish.

2. Map the drive in Phoenix:

 Before you begin, make sure that Mapping Drives and Adding Folders
are set to Allowed in the Special Setups screen. (Tip: To avoid
accidentally deleting files from your network, also set Deleting Folders to
Not Allowed.)

 ProNest CNC can use the mapped folders from Windows and Phoenix.

a. On the Main screen, choose Files.


b. Double-click or tap twice below the preview window where indicated to add the mapped
drive folder that you created in Windows.
c. Choose Mapped Drive.
d. Type a Drive Name.

 This is the name that


appears in the Load Files
list.

e. Type the absolute Drive Path


to the folder that has the files
using this format: [DriveLetter]:\[DirectoryName]\[FolderName] (Example:
Q:\MyDirectory\CustomerParts)

 Do NOT provide the UNC drive path (\\servername\foldername\).

f. Choose OK.

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