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I have " ZKSoftware X628 Fingerprint RS232 TCP IP Time Clock"
I do install the software, it works properly.
In connecting the device , I have CAT5 cable
I've notice that when I connect the X628 device to the PC direct with the cable, it does not work.
But when I connect the X628 device to the DSL modem I have, and at the same time I connect My PC the same  DSL modem , it works properly!
Does this mean that "the appropriate way to connect a PC to the X628 device, is via router or such things?
Please help me.
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Nuttycomputer:
How many ethernet connections does the desired computer have? Is a direct connection how you want this functioning?
Yes I need a direct connection, if possible !

Chev_PCN:
If you want to connect the timecard device directly to the PC, you may need to use a crossover cable as you are linking a NIC directly to a NIC. You will also need to ensure that the PC and timecard device have unique IP addresses on the same range.

Actually I don’t know what is crossover cable as you are linking a NIC directly to a NIC!
And I don’t know how to make the PC and timecard device have unique IP addresses on the same range.

I forget to let you know that the diagram is the fingerprint device company illustration
And what I've tried in my home was connecting it via " thomson speedtouch  modem"
once again I need a direct connection, if possible !
thanks very much for taking care
How many Ethernet connections does the computer you want it connected directly have?

Is there a reason you are trying to connect via ethernet instead of USB? The ethernet port on this device is used primarily for connecting it to the internet for remote use. If you are just connecting it to the PC why not connect via USB or Serial?
Additionally what operating system is the computer running?
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Nuttycomputer:
How many Ethernet connections does the computer you want it connected directly have?
Do you mean network interface card "NIC"?
If so, then One only

Additionally what operating system is the computer running?
Now I'm using windows XP, but I'm planning to implement it on other operating systems like windows 7. is there any deference?

Is there a reason you are trying to connect via ethernet instead of USB?
The device I have , has no usb. It has a serial port and Ethernet socket only.
If you want to connect it directly to the PC, AND have the PC linked to the network, then you will need to install another network card, and as noted, you will probably require a crossover cable.
I would suggest that this has been taken as far as it can in this forum, and the people who are most likely to be able to help you most are the suppliers of the clocking device.
Good luck!
Is the PC you're going to be using also requiring access to the internet? If you only have one NIC then you will need another network card. You stated your going to be trying to implement it on other systems? Will multiple systems need access to this device?

I'm willing to assist in helping you configure this but I need to know your end goal. What reason do you want it directly connected? If your computer and the clock are the only two devices connected to your modem then they are for all intents and purposes directly connected.
thanks very much to all of you
i think it's time to tack essential course in networking