Ethernet Connection

1. Preparation

Before beginning the setup process, ensure you have the following items:

• 22 IDEX printer based on Duet 3 Mainboard 6HC.

• Ethernet cable.
• Computer with Windows operating system.

• SD card with FAT32 file system (with the latest firmware for 22 IDEX installed).
• SD card reader for your computer.

2. Removing the SD Card from 22 IDEX

Power off the 22 IDEX: Ensure the printer is completely powered down to prevent any damage to the SD card.

Remove the SD card: Carefully remove the SD card from the 22 IDEX.

3. Editing Configuration Files on the SD Card

Insert the SD card into your computer:

• Use an SD card reader to connect the SD card to your computer.

Locate the configuration file:

• Open the SD card directory on your computer.
• Navigate to the sys folder, where the configuration files are stored.
• Find the config.g file, which is the main configuration file for the 22 IDEX.

Edit the config.g file:

Open the config.g file using a text editor such as Notepad.

Replace the necessary settings for the Ethernet connection in the network setup section:

; Network
;M98 P"0:/user/networkmode.g"          ; Load network mode settings
M586 P0 S1                            ; Enable HTTP (Web interface)
M586 P1 S0                            ; Disable FTP
M586 P2 S0                            ; Disable Telnet

; Set network configuration
M552 P192.168.1.50                    ; Set static IP address
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M553 P255.255.255.0                   ; Set subnet mask
M554 P192.168.1.1                     ; Set gateway (optional)
M552 S1                               ; Enable network interface

Save the changes:

• Save the config.g file and close the text editor.

4. Returning the SD Card to 22 IDEX

Safely eject the SD card:

• Use your computer’s "Safely Remove Hardware" function to eject the SD card.

Insert the SD card back into the 22 IDEX:

• Ensure the SD card is securely and correctly inserted into the printer.

5. Connecting 22 IDEX to the Computer

Connect the 22 IDEX to the computer:

• Use an Ethernet cable to establish a direct connection between the 22 IDEX printer and your computer.

Power on the 22 IDEX:

• Plug in the power cable and turn on the printer.

6. Setting the IP Address on the Computer

Info: To access the same settings on Windows 10, follow the steps in this Guide: How to Configure a Static IP Address on Windows 10.

Change the network settings on your computer:

• Open "Settings" -> "Network & internet" -> "Ethernet" on your Windows 11 computer.
• In the “IP assignment” section, click the "Edit" button and choose the “Manual” option.
• Enable IPv4 by toggling the switch to "On".

Manually set the IP address:

• Enter the following details:
  • IP address: 192.168.1.51 (This must be different from the 22 IDEX’s IP address)
  • Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
  • Gateway: Leave empty or set to the 22 IDEX IP address.
  • Preferred DNS: 0.0.0.0

7. Connecting to 22 IDEX via Web Browser

1. Reboot your computer.
2. Open a web browser on your computer.
3. Enter the IP address of 22 IDEX in the browser's address bar:
   • Type http://192.168.1.50 (or the IP address you set for the printer).
   • If everything is configured correctly, the 22 IDEX web interface should appear.

Info: If connection issues persist, review the previous steps and try using a different browser.

8. Testing the Connection

Interact with the 22 IDEX through the web interface:

• Ensure you can navigate the web interface and access all necessary controls.

Verify all functions:

• Check that all functions are operational, confirming that the connection is stable and the setup is complete.