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the KM2 Communication module is not found by the DeviceDiscoverytool
Problem
The KM2 Communication module is not found by
the DeviceDiscoveryTool.
Solution
Check the following points in order to find and eliminate the error.
Î Check if the power supply to the KM2 Communication module is established.
Î Check if the network cable is properly connected at both ends!
Î Alternatively check the WLAN connection.
Î Check if the firewall software of the computer inhibits the connection to the KM2 Communication module.
Î Switch off the firewall software and use the DeviceDiscoveryTool to find the KM2 Communication module.
Î When the KM2 Communication module has been found, the firewall software has to be reconfigured.
Î Activate the firewall software!
Î Check if the current Java software is installed.
If no or an old Java version is installed, an error message appears.
In order to eliminate the error, the current Java software has to be installed from http://java.com.
Î Check if an IP address is assigned to the KM2 Communication module.
An IP address has to be assigned to the Communication module by a router or a directly connected PC. This
process may take several minutes.
Computers with a Windows operating system indicate an IP assignment in progress by displaying a symbol on the
task bar. The symbol consists of two computers orbited by a yellow ball.
Î Check if an IP address is automatically assigned to the computer upon a direct connection to the Communi-
cation module.
In order to check the automatic IP address retrieval, proceed as follows:
Î Click the Start symbol on the task bar.
Î In the Settings menu, select the Control panel.
Î Double-click Network connections.
Î Right-click the KM2 Communication module connection.
Î Click Properties.
Î Mark TCP/IP Internet protocol.
Î Click the Properties button.
Î Mark the Obtain IP address automatically field.
Î Mark the Obtain DNS server address automatically field.
Î Close all windows by clicking OK.
Î Check if the proxy server settings for the operating system are correct.
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