Enable Development Computer Communication (Windows)

To communicate with the target computer by using Ethernet, perform a one-time configuration of your Windows^® development computer Ethernet port to use Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) only. Specify a nonroutable static IP address of the form 192.168.x.x.

1. On your development computer, from the Control Panel, navigate to Network and Sharing Center.

2. Click the Local Area Connection for the Ethernet adapter that you are using. It is often listed as Unidentified network.

3. Click the Properties button.

4. In the Networking pane, clear all check boxes.

5. Select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) check box.

6. Click the Properties button.

7. To specify a static IP address of the form 192.168.x.x, select the Use the following IP address check box.

8. Configure the IP address boxes:

   IP address — 192.168.7.2

   Subnet mask — 255.255.255.0

   Default gateway — leave blank

9. Click OK.

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