Conf iguring a Virtual NetLinx Master
When Virtual NetLinx Master is selected as the Transport Connection Option, the PC can act as a NetLinx Master for file transfer purposes, in lieu of an actual NetLinx Master).
- Select Settings > Workspace Communications Settings to open the Workspace Communication Settings dialog.
- Click System Settings to open the Communications Settings dialog, and open the Virtual NetLinx Master tab. (FIG. 227).
FIG. 227 Communications Settings dialog - Virtual NetLinx Master communications options
| Communications Settings dialog - Virtual NetLinx Master Options | |
|---|---|
| System Number: | Enter the System Number for the Virtual NetLinx Master. |
| Available Connections: | A listing of available Virtual NetLinx Master connections is provided in this table. |
| OK: | Click to save your changes and close this dialog. |
| Cancel: | Click to discard your changes and close this dialog. |
The (read-only) Current Master Connection field indicates the current connection information.
- In the Available Connections window, select the IP Address of the Virtual NetLinx Master.
- Click Select - note that this updates the Current Platform Transport Selected field with the IP address of the selected virtual Master.
- Click OK to close the Communications Settings dialog and return to the Workspace Communication Settings dialog, now indicating the selected Virtual NetLinx Master as the current connection.
- Click OK to close the Workspace Communication Settings dialog.
- In the Online Tree, right-click and select Refresh System from the context menu to attempt to establish the specified connection.
- If the connection is successful, the connection information is indicated in the Status Bar.
- If the connection fails, the program will alert you and prompt you to revisit the current communication settings. If you receive this message, try the following:
- Click Retry to attempt the connection again, using the same settings.
- Click Change to re-visit the Workspace Communication Settings dialog to edit the current settings.
- Click Cancel to close the dialog without establishing a connection.
Note that if the connection fails, the Status Bar indicates no active connection.