Question : How do setup my setup my PC to use the Tempest T-desk configuration application so that I can connect to a Tempest basestation
Computer Set Up - Windows XP / 7 / XP Mode in Virtual PC  ( ( Mac OS and Linux are not supported however try using a Windows virtual machine  ) ):

• Ensure wireless connectivity is off on laptop if using a laptop!!
  
• Verifythat your Firewall is off, or set your hardware and/or software firewalls topass ports 50500 and 50501 UDP, and 50502 TCP
  
• From the "Start Button", navigate to "Control Panel"
  
• Double click --> "Network Connections"
  
• Look for "Local Area Connection"
  
• Right Click-> "Local Area Connection"
  
• Left Click -> "Properties"
  
• "Local Area connection Properties" dialog box will open
  
• Navigate to "This connection uses the following items:"
  
• Look for the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" setting and highlight it / select it.
  
• Now click the "Properties" button
  
• The "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" dialog box will open
  
• Choose the "Use the Following IP address:" radio button.
  
• Set your IP Address
  
• Set your Subnet Mask
  
• Set your Default Gateway (if necessary)

For Example: IP Address        :  192.168.10.1

              Subnet Mask     :  255.255.255.0

                        Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1

• Press the OK button to close the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties" dialog box.
  
• Press the OK button to close the "Local Area connection Properties" dialog box
  

Tempest Base Station LAN Settings:

• Ensure wireless connectivity is off on laptop if using a laptop!!
  
• Verify that your Firewall is off, or set your hardware and/or software firewalls to pass ports 50500 and 50501 UDP, and 50502 TCP
• Menu > #1 Base Station Settings (ent) > #7 Tech Menu (ent) > "TECH MENU WARNING" (ent)
• Tech Menu > #7 Lan Settings (ent) > #5 TCP/IP Mode (ent)
  
• Select #2 Manual (ent)
  
• Any change to the #5 "TCP/IP Mode" requires the BaseStation to be powered off and back on for changes to be implemented.
  
• Once the Basestation is turned back on and POSTed:
  
• Hit Menu > #1 Base Station Settings (ent) > #7 Tech Menu (ent) > "TECH MENU WARNING" (ent)
  
• Tech Menu > #7 Lan Settings (ent)
  
• Enter into #1 TCP/IP and Set your IP Address. Use the Enter button to toggle between octets and use the scroll knob to select to proper numbers.
  
• Hit Menu to exit back to the previous menu for Lan Settings. 
  
• Enter into #2 Subnet Mask and Set your Subnet Mask. Use the Enter button to toggle between octets and use the scroll knob to select to proper numbers.
  
• Hit Menu to exit back to the previous menu for Lan Settings. 
  
• Enter into #3 Default Gateway and Set your Default Gateway (if necessary). Use the Enter button to toggle between octets and use the scroll knob to select to proper numbers.
  
• An example of your configuration should look something like this:
  

      Example: IP Address        : 192.168.10.2

                       Subnet Mask     :  255.255.255.0

                       Default Gateway:  192.168.1.1

• Once you have entered all of your network information, use the menu key to back out of the set up menus, or wait for it to time out.
  
• In the general display where you would see the belt pack slots, the top title bar should indicate that you are in LAN mode.
  
• Connect your network cable between the Tempest Base Station and your computer nic port. Newer computers that have Auto-MDIX capability can use either standard CAT-5 cable or a crossover cable. Auto-MDIX detects the connected cable type and configures the computer connection appropriately. Otherwise a crossover cable is required between the BaseStation and the computer nic port.
  
• Once connected, launch the T-Desk software. It should take a few moments for the software to detect the base station.