Windows Consideration

Other topics about Using Windows

Using USB

The ENA has six USB ports for connecting devices: two in the front panel and four on the rear panel. The main advantages of USB are instant connect and disconnect, and faster data transfer speed. Electronic Calibration modules are now available with USB connections.

The first time you plug a device into a USB port there is some wait time. Windows reports it is identifying the hardware, then searching for the correct driver, then installing the driver (if it was found).

Connecting that same device back into that same port later is quick and easy, but if you move the device to a different USB port, you will have to wait through the hardware ID and driver search again.

Plug & Play Stability and Security

Plug & Play capabilities provide both a stable and secure operating environment. You may notice also that it greatly reduces the number of required reboots.

LAN Connections

Windows supports DHCP and fixed IP addressing. Also, instant connect and disconnect of the LAN cable, as well as a visual indicator of LAN status in system tray area, makes LAN connections more intuitive. In addition, the Hardware Wizard helps users with system hardware configuration.

Single and Double Click option

By default, Windows allows a double-click method of launching icons. To revert to single-clicking, see the Windows help.

Printing

Adding a printer should be done as Windows operation. See Connecting Printer.