In this case, and if the logger’s IP address is known (eg from the router’s table of IP allocations or from a network scanner) then it may well be worth entering this IP address into the ‘Remote IP address box and selecting this option. In certain network configurations, eg the logger being cabled to a network access device that communicates with the rest of the network via WiFi, it may sometimes not be possible for the Windows software to ‘discover’ the logger automatically. ![]() If, however, you see an error message to the effect that no logger can be found then there may be a couple of causes: Make a careful note of the IP address for future reference. Weatherlink will search the local network and if a WLIP logger can be found then a small message will pop up as shown left, displaying the IP address of the logger, along with its DID/MAC address. The textbox to the right will often be blank at this stage, although it should fill in with the logger’s DID value (its MAC address in other words) if a logger is found. To set communications for the WLIP logger, select the TCP/IP option at the top as the Communications option.This will enable the TCP/IP panel midway down the dialogue.ĭo not attempt to change the TCP port away from its default value of 22222 (unless you have some very unusual and specific reason for doing so) – there is hardly ever any need to change this value.įor local diagnostic purposes you will usually want to select the ‘Local Device ID’ option (even if the normal TCP/IP mode might be ‘Web Download’ for instance). The Communications Port dialogue in Weatherlink for Windows (see right for example – and accessed from the main WL Setup menu) provides tools for checking and configuring the WLIP logger. And note also that the WLIP logger is intended as a network device and not for connecting directly to a PC – communications occurs via the local network, not via a wired connection direct from logger to PC. This will almost always be the case anyway for small and domestic networks, but networks in larger organisations may need checking more carefully. Please remember that communications from local software to a WLIP logger must typically happen with the PC running the software connected to the same subnet of the same network as the logger. The WLIP firmware updater is only currently available as a Windows utility and only Weatherlink for Windows (ie and not Weatherlink for Mac) supports the IP logger. ![]() But some users may prefer to connect WLIP to local software as well as or instead of uploading to or, if any problems are encountered with uploads to, then some checks from local software can be helpful for troubleshooting.īut if you do wish to use some of the diagnostic steps outlined below, you will need to be running a Windows PC. The WLIP does not necessarily need any local configuration at all – in many cases it should only be necessary to connect the logger to an Internet-enabled network connection and to register and configure the logger’s account at. It does not duplicate the detailed instructions for setting up and editing a new account on the service, which can be found in the ‘Weatherlink – Getting Started’ booklet included with each new logger. *This topic covers options for setting and checking the configuration of a WeatherlinkIP logger from local software. Customising the Weatherlink console Display screen ![]() Davis 6313 Weatherlink Console – Overview
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