
5.CIMPLICITY VIEWER SETTING B-75074EN/04
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- Adding items in the hosts file
When using a router between the server and viewer PCs, you also need
to edit the hosts file. The hosts file is in System32\drivers\etc in the
Windows installation directory (for example, C:\WinNT).
In the hosts file on the server PC, add the computer name and IP address
of the viewer PC. When multiple viewer PCs are used, add the
computer name and IP address of each viewer PC.
In the hosts file on the viewer PC, add the computer name and IP
address of the server PC. You should find setting “127.0.0.1 localhost”
in the host file. Add the computer name and IP address just under the
line.
Edit the hosts file with a text editor such as Notepad. Be careful not to
modify or delete any item that has been set. It is desirable to create a
copy of the host file in the same directory before editing.
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Computer name
of the server PC
SERVER01
IP address
192.168.1.30
Router
Network A
Network B
192.168.2.40 VIEWER01
192.168.2.41 VIEWER02
Computer name
of viewer PC <1>
VIEWER01
IP address
192.168.2.40
Computer name
of viewer PC <2>
VIEWER02
IP address
192.168.2.41
192.168.1.30 SERVER01
Items added to the hosts file
on the server PC
Items added to the hosts file on each of viewer
PCs <1> and <2>
same line for <1> and <2>
Example of adding items to the hosts files