My computer cant connect to RDC6445G controller

[Fluffyman2271 (Collin Frommelt)]

When I try to connect to the RDC6445G controller using RDworks it put out a error msg (image below). I tried swapped out the cable with other cables and still got the same result. Any suggestions of how to connect to it?

[Rick (Technical Evangelist)]

Best I can provide is the procedure we suggest when wanting to connect LightBurn to your laser via Ethernet.

How do I connect a Ruida controller with Ethernet?

Setting up a Ruida controller to connect via Ethernet isn’t hard, but it’s not quite as simple as just plugging it in. Follow these steps: 1) Get the IP Address of your computer: For Windows: Open a command prompt (click the Start button, type CMD, and hit enter). Type IPCONFIG and press enter. You’ll see something like this: [image] The one labeled ‘IPv4 Address’ is the interesting part - this is the network address of your computer on your local network. The first 3 groups of numbers …

[ctf1800 (Cary)]

id you install the fidi drivers? those are the drivers for the usb go back and reinstall and i think the last step is to install the drivers

[Rick (Technical Evangelist)]

They are trying to get connected via Ethernet, not USB, so this FTDI driver is not required for a network connection.

[Rick (Technical Evangelist)]

Sorry, I need to edit my response. Just re-read the OP, yes, for LightBurn, try to install the FTDI driver found on the last page of the install. Others may have additional comments to get this to work with RDWorks.

[Fluffyman2271 (Collin Frommelt)]

the problem has been resolved

[pepopv (Panayot Chepilski)]

Hi, Collin, I have the same problem as you - “Port test failure” when I try to make connection with laser . Can you tell me how to resolve the problem, please !!!