Remote network control, Network connections – AJA Ki Pro Rack User Manual
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Remote Network Control
The following diagram and text explain how to interface to Ki Pro Rack using an Ethernet
direct connection or LAN.
Figure 5. Ki Pro Networking Example
Network
Connections
Ki Pro Rack can be networked directly to a MacBook Pro or Mac using a single Ethernet
cable (straight or cross-over)—or it can be connected to a local area network (LAN). In
hard-wired configurations, Ki Pro Rack connects via its 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet
connector. In a direct connection, you simply connect the Ki Pro Rack to an Ethernet-
equipped computer having a browser using a Category-5 cable. If connecting via a LAN,
you then connect the Ki Pro Rack’s Ethernet connector to a hub or switch on the LAN. A
LAN is a shared network that includes other Ethernet devices all attached via a hub or
digital switch. LANs may be divided into zones separated by software or hardware
routers.
Devices on a LAN have IP addresses which may be fixed and permanent, or dynamically
assigned by the network (DHCP). When attaching Ki Pro Rack to a LAN, you should first
talk to your network administrator and find out how they want it connected (static IP or
DHCP). Your IT department will be able to supply the information you need to install Ki
Pro Rack on a LAN.
10/100/1000 Base-T
Firewall
& Router
WAN/ISP
Hub
Ki Pro Rack Connection
10/100/1000 Base-T
LAN
Laptop
w/Web Browser
for Remote
Control
Out 2
RS-422
LAN
HDMI
Component
P/S 2
In
Out
In
Out
In
Out
100-240V-
50/60Hz
LTC
Ref Loop
AES 1/2
AES 3/4
AES 5/6
AES 7/8
Y/G
Pb/B
Pr/R
In
Out
In
Out
SDI 1
SDI 2
Analog Audio Out
Left
Right
Left
Right
Analog Audio In
ID
A
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In
Out
P/S 1 100-240V-
50/60Hz