Quick start

Quickstart / starting up

  1. Insert the provided microSD-Card
    • Assure that there is no voltage supplied for the myEthernet
    • Put the microSD-Card in the microSD-card holder, a click-sound will signal the successful lock

  2. Power supply
    • Connection via ISP-interface with ISP Connect-cable with the mySmartUSB MK2 (for deatils see the ISP-description) or connection via extra power module or 5V connector at 20 pole pin header
    • After the successful start from the myEthernet the green status-LED glows

  3. Connect the network cable
    • Connect the network cable with the ethernet port from the myEthernet, thereby use a TP-Cable Cat5 or equal with a 10Mbit/s or higher transfer rate
    • Connect the network cable with your network switch or host (if you use a crossover-cable then connect it with the PC)
    • After establishing a network connection and using a power supply the green status-LED will start to glow

  4. Network communication
    • Start the command shell i.e. typing "CMD" at a Windows-PC
    • Test the connection with the command PING for the IP: 192.168.20.96
    • A response time for this IP will displayed; otherwise check previous steps

  5. Testing the web server
    • If the provided microSD-card is inserted go to the URL: "http://192.168.20.96/index.htm" with the help of your browser
    • After a successful connection the myEthernet homepage will load
    • If there is no microSD-Card inserted go to the URL: "http://192.168.20.96/", a neutral web page should appear

An own web page with a new microSD-card
If you use a new or a microSD-card that is not provided by us, you have to do the following steps:
  1. Realisation with the pc:
    • Preparation of microSD-card
      • Putthe microSD-card into the microSD-adapter
      • Format the card with FAT16 (for details go to microSD-description)
      • After the end of the formatting process remove the microSD-card from the card reader and continue with the next step

    • Copy files to the microSD-card
      • After the formatting you can copy or create new files with names with 8+3 format and the use of small letters to the microSD-card; pay attention concerning the support that is mentioned in the microSD-description!
      • For a test object for a new web page a just create a little file
        for example: test.htm

        <html><body>
        hello world
        </body></html>


  2. Working steps for the myEthernet:
    • Insert the microSD-card
      • If the microSD-card is still at the microSD-adapter please remove it
      • Assure that there is no voltage supplied for the myEthernet
      • Put the microSD-Card in the microSD-Cardholder, a click-sound signales the successful lock
      • Attention: during the use of microSD-card do not remove or switch it

    • Access the new created web page
      • Use your browser and go to the URL: "http://192.168.20.96/test.htm"
      • After the successful eradication of the quick start "hello world" your web page should appear

    • Remove the microSD-card
      • Cut-off the voltage from myEthernet
      • Push the microSD-card slightly in the card holder, a clicking sound will signal you that the card was released
      • Remove the microSD-card