Note:
When connecting a Form Wash L or Form Cure L to a computer via USB or to a network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi, check whether your machine’s firmware is up to date.
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Connecting the Form Wash L and Form Cure L via USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi
Connecting the Form Wash L and Form Cure L via USB, Ethernet, or Wi-Fi
Your options for connecting to a Form Wash L or Form Cure L depend on which version of the machine you are using:
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Connect to a Form Wash L or Form Cure L to provide access for:
- remote troubleshooting
- sending diagnostic logs
- receiving firmware updates
USB
Use a USB cable to connect a computer directly to the machine.
To connect with USB:
- Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port on the back of the unit.
- Connect the other end of the USB cable to a computer’s USB port.
Note:
If your computer is running Windows 7 and cannot connect to a machine via USB, download the USB drivers for PreForm.
Ethernet
The rear of the Form Wash L V1, Form Wash L V2, and Form Cure L V1 is equipped with a RJ-45 Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) 100 Mbit LAN Port. Use a shielded Cat5, Cat5e. or Cat6 Ethernet cable (not included) to connect the machine to a local network.
| Form Wash L V1 Form Wash L V2 Form Cure L V1 | Form Cure L V2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Ethernet connectivity | RJ-45 Ethernet (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/) LAN port Connect with a shielded Cat5, Cat5e. or Cat6 Ethernet cable (not included) | No Ethernet connectivity |
To connect with Ethernet:
- Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the back of the unit.
- Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your LAN.
Wi-Fi
The Form Wash L V1, Form Wash L V2, and Form Cure L V1 have built-in Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) that supports WPA/WPA2 security. Use the touchscreen to configure a wireless network connection.
| Form Wash L V1 Form Wash L V2 Form Cure L V1 | Form Cure L V2 | |
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| Wi-Fi connectivity | ||
| Protocol | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n | No Wi-Fi connectivity |
| Frequency | 2.4 GHz | |
| Supported security | WPA/WPA2 |
To connect with Wi-Fi:
- Tap the wrench icon on the Home screen. The Settings screen appears.
- Tap Connectivity > Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi screen appears.
- Toggle Use Wi-Fi to ON. The toggle turns blue.
- Tap the desired wireless network.
- If prompted, enter your network password and tap the checkmark to confirm.
Note:
- To connect a Form Wash L or Form Cure L to a wireless network, install the Wi-Fi antenna by screwing it onto the jack on the back of the unit, next to the power, USB, and Ethernet ports.
- For a Windows operating system, after installing PreForm, check to ensure that Bonjour is properly installed. Bonjour is third-party software that is required to connect over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Visit support.apple.com for assistance with Bonjour.
Manual IP configuration
When connected to an active Ethernet connection or available wireless network, the Form Wash L and Form Cure L can be configured with a static IP address. Use the touchscreen to configure a manual IP connection.
To connect with Wi-Fi or Ethernet using a manual IP configuration:
- With an established Ethernet or available Wi-Fi connection, tap the wrench icon on the Home screen. The Settings screen appears.
- Tap Connectivity. The Connectivity screen appears.
- For Wi-Fi networks, tap Wi-Fi, then the desired wireless network. A new screen appears. Tap the Manual IP button in the lower-left corner. The Manual IP Settings screen appears.
- For Ethernet connections, tap Ethernet. The Manual IP Settings screen appears.
- Toggle Use Manual IP to ON. The toggle turns blue.
- Enter the appropriate IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and Name Server.