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Ethernet Connection from the Workstation
If you are not able to successfully transfer data between the meter and the workstation over
a network, open OneTouch
®
MeterLink™ software at the workstation and verify that the
list of connections is correct. Then proceed through the following possible causes and
solutions. If you still cannot resolve the problem, proceed to “Ethernet Connection from
the Meter Location” on page 37 to rule out problems with hardware or hardware
connections.
Problem Cause Solution
Cannot receive data at
the workstation when
transferring from a
meter over a network
1. The network connection was
lost.
1. Check all hardware connections to ensure they are secure.
2. OneTouch
®
MeterLink™ is
displaying the connection as
red, indicating an error.
NOTE: This is normal behavior
for the wireless units.
2. Halt the connection, then restart it. Refer to the Event
Description in OneTouch
®
MeterLink™ for details on the
error.
3. The serial port and/or
network device configuration
settings in OneTouch
®
MeterLink™ are incorrect.
3. Check the serial port and network device configuration
settings in OneTouch
®
MeterLink™. Edit, if necessary. Try
transferring data again.
4. The IP address/name was not
entered correctly in
OneTouch
®
MeterLink™.
4. Assign or reset the IP address. Ping the server to verify
that the IP address is correct. If you can successfully ping
the server, reboot it by turning it off, then on. Try
transferring data again. See also #5 below.
5. If you have a DHCP server, the
IP addresses are dynamic.
5. Enter the name for the server, instead of the IP address.
You may also disable DHCP so that IP addresses are
static. If you continue to have problems, enter the fully
qualified domain name (FQDN).
6. Network problems. 6. If the IP address is correct and you tried pinging the server
but were unsuccessful, try pinging another device on the
network. If you cannot ping the device, contact your
network administrator. If you continue to have problems,
contact LifeScan’s Healthcare Professional Line at 1 800
524-7226.
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