Install Ethernet Devices

Our Ethernet devices are devices that are connected to PC via a LAN cable.

 

Implement Ethernet Devices

  1. Ethernet devices do not automatically recognize devices when connected with a LAN cable.
    Therefore, it is necessary to perform the [Add legacy hardware] operation in Device Manager in advance.

    Start Device Manager and select the PC name at the top of the tree view.
    From the menu, select [Action] - [Add legacy hardware].

  2. [Welcome to Add Hardware Wizard] dialog is displayed.
    Click [Next >].

  3. [The wizard can help you install other hardware] dialog is displayed.
    Select [Install the hardware that I manually select from a list] and click [Next >].

  4. [From the list below, select the type of hardware you are installing] dialog is displayed.
    Select [CONTEC Devices] from the list and click [Next >].

    If [CONTEC Devices] is not displayed in the list, select [Show All Devices] and click [Next >].
    When the device list appears, select [CONTEC] under [Manufacturer].


  5. [Select the device driver you want to install for this hardware] dialog is displayed.
    Select [NET ***-NET-TYPE1] from the list and click [Next >].
    ※ *** is the driver category name such as AIO and DIO.


  6. [Completing the Add Hardware Wizard] dialog is displayed.
    Click [Finish] to complete the installation of Ethernet devices.

  7. Connect the power cable to the device and start the device.
    For details on connection methods, please refer to the reference manual for each hardware device.

  8. Connect the PC and the device with a LAN cable while the OS is running.
    For details on connection methods, please refer to the reference manual for each hardware device.

  9. Please set and confirm the device name before using the Ethernet device.