Kramer Electronics VP-1201 - Manual (Page 13)

Connecting a VP-1201 12x1 XGA Switcher / Scanner
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5.4 Setting the ETHERNET Port and Utilities
To control your VP-1201 via the ETHERNET, do the following:
1. Connect the Ethernet port of the VP-1201 to the LAN port of your PC
(see section 5.4.1).
2. Install and configure your ETHERNET Port (see sections 5.4.2 through
5.4.4).
3. Install the COM Port Redirector to control the VP-1201 (see
section 5.4.5).
5.4.1 Connecting the VP-1201 Ethernet Port
You can connect the ETHERNET port either via a crossover cable (see
section 5.4.1.1) or a straight through cable (see section 5.4.1.2).
5.4.1.1 Connecting via a Crossover Cable
Connect the ETHERNET port of the VP-1201 to the LAN port on your PC,
via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors, as Table 4 defines.
Table 4: Crossover Cable RJ-45 PINOUT
Side 1 Side 2
PIN Wire Color PIN Wire Color
1 White-orange 1 White-green
2 Orange 2 Green
3 White-green 3 White-orange
4 Blue 4 Blue
5 White-blue 5 White-blue
6 Green 6 Orange
7 White-brown 7 White-brown
8 Brown 8 Brown
This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default
IP Address of the VP-1201 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.