Kramer Electronics VP-12x8 - Manual (Page 15)

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Connecting the VP-12x8
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6.3 Control Configuration via the Ethernet Port
You can connect the VP-12x8 via the ETHERNET in the following ways:
For direct connection to the PC, use a crossover cable (see section 6.3.1)
For connection via a network hub or network router, use a
straight-through cable (see section 6.3.2)
6.3.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover
Cable)
You can connect the Ethernet port of the machine to the Ethernet port on your
PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default
IP Address
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of the VP-12x8 during the initial configuration
After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:
1. Right-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.
2. Select
Properties.
3. Right-click Local Area Connection Properties.
4. Select
Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.
5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see
Figure 5).
Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window
1 The default IP address is 192.168.1.39