How to Set Up Network Connection in 7 Steps

RULA controllers require a working ethernet connection with the PC to function. We'll walk you through the process of setting it up in 7 simple steps.

Step 1

Connect the device to your PC and start configuring the ethernet connection.

The process of setting up an ethernet connection depends on the operating system you are using. In this example, Windows 10 is installed on a PC.

Step 2

To set up your ethernet connection right click on Start and select Network Connections.

How to Set Up Network Connection in 7 Steps — Network connections tab

Step 3

Press Network and Sharing Center.

How to Set Up Network Connection in 7 Steps — Network and sharing center

Step 4

Open the "Change adapter settings" window.

How to Set Up Network Connection in 7 Steps — Change adapter settings window

Step 5

In this Change adapter settings window, you will see all network adapters available on your PC. Select one of them, click on it with the right mouse button, and choose “Properties” from the context menu to open a Settings window.

How to Set Up Network Connection in 7 Steps — Network properties

Step 6

In the Settings windows, choose the item “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” (check the box opposite to the item, if it is not there), then press “Properties”.

How to Set Up Network Connection in 7 Steps — TCP/IPv4 properties

Step 7

Select the “Use the following IP address:” option. Then enter the IP address and the subnet mask. If the PC is part of a delivery package, it has the following network card settings:

  • IP-address 192.168.1.7;
  • Subnet mask 255.255.255.0.

The IP address is written based on the following principles:

  • the first 3 groups of digits should have the same value as on any device (if there are devices with IP addresses 192.168.1.9 and 192.168.1.10, then the numbers 192, 168, and 1 must be entered in the first 3 groups);
  • the last group of numbers should make the IP address of the PC stand out among the other devices in the set; for example, if there are devices with IP addresses 192.168.1.9 and 192.168.1.100, then any number from 1 to 254 may be entered except 9, 10 and 127 (these numbers are reserved by the operating system)

How to Set Up Network Connection in 7 Steps — how to setup ip address

We also have a network card configuration wizard in our RULA Software installer. To use it, accept network card configuration during setup. Select your network card in the new window and press the “Configure the network card” button.

How to Set Up Network Connection in 7 Steps — Network card configuration tooltip

How to Set Up Network Connection in 7 Steps — VisProbe SL network card configuration window

How to Set Up Network Connection in 7 Steps — VisProbe SL network card configuration window

How to Set Up Network Connection in 7 Steps — VisProbe SL network card configuration tooltip

If you have any problems with setting up the network connectioncontact our 24/7 technical support via email or call +371 6610 2166.