Connecting Directly to the Development Computer

Complete the following steps to connect the device directly to the development computer.
  1. Verify the development computer is powered on.
  2. Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to the network port on the device.
  3. Connect the free end of the cable to an Ethernet port on the development computer.
  4. Verify the ACTIVITY/LINK LED on the port is on or blinking.
The device uses a link-local IP address when connected directly to the development computer.