Fusion3 EDGE User manual

EDGE 3D Printer
EDGE WIRED NETWORKING
Revision 3/10/2022

WIRED (ETHERNET) NETWORKING
How to configure, set up, and troubleshoot wired networking on your EDGE 3D printer
INTRODUCTION
Both the STANDARD and SECURE variants of EDGE have built-in wired (ethernet) networking. This can be
configured in two ways:
●As a normal ethernet connection: EDGE is connected to a router, which assigns an IP address &
other network parameters to allow communication with the rest of the network.
●As a direct connection between a computer and EDGE, without the need for a router or other
network gear.
CONNECTING TO A WIRED NETWORK
1. Connect a standard ethernet cable to the
ethernet port on the back of the printer.
This is located near the power port.
2. Make sure the other end of the cable is
connected to your network (a wall port,
router, or other network gear).
3. In most situations / networks with DHCP
enabled, your network will automatically
recognize EDGE, and assign an IP address
and other network parameters.
4. Verify that you have a working
connection:
a. Go to Menu > Settings > and
look at the network list at the
bottom of the page. You
should see an entry with the
following characteristics:
i. "Actual IP" and
"Configured IP" are the
same
ii. "Type" will say "lan"

5. If you need to adjust any network settings, press on the "Configured IP" address. A dialog box will
pop up. Here you can adjust gateway, netmask, DNS server, etc.
NOTE: We recommend NOT adjusting any of these settings unless you have a specific need
based on your network's configuration. If your network is complex enough to require changes
here, please consult your network admin or IT department for assistance.
TROUBLESHOOTING WIRED NETWORK CONNECTIONS
Networks can be incredibly complicated and can vary dramatically from location-to-location; a complete
dissertation on how to fix every possible network issue is beyond the scope of this document. Here are
some possible solutions to the most common issues. If you don't see your issue listed, contact our
Customer Support group at:
●suppor[email protected]
●877-452-0010 x2
For locations with complex networks and in-house IT teams, you will also want to work closely with them to
resolve any network issues encountered. These are often locations with complex networks and network
policies that may require changing some default settings in order to put EDGE on the network in
accordance with their policies.
If you see an IP address (or other setting) you know isn't valid:
For instance, if the printer keeps insisting on using an IP address you know is wrong. Enter all zeros for all
the parameters and click "save" to reset the information for the network.
DIRECT CONNECTION TO A COMPUTER (ADVANCED USERS ONLY)
1. Connect an ethernet cable to the port on the printer, and your computer's ethernet port. You can use a
standard (non-crossover) cable.
2. Manually configure an IP address for the printer on the Menu > Settings > page.
a. Manually set an IP address and a subnet. You can leave the rest of the settings blank.
b. For example: IP = 192.168.9.1; subnet = 255.255.0.0

3. In your computer's network settings, manually configure your ethernet connection to have the same
subnet and an IP address in the same range.
a. For example: IP = 192.169.9.2; subnet = 255.255.0.0
b. If you do not know how to adjust your computer's network settings we recommend not using
Direct Connection mode.

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