4 connecting to the device, Connecting to the device, Figure 8: connection method window – Kramer Electronics VP-731 User Manual
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Control Software - Connecting to the Device
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Connecting to the Device
To connect to the VP-728/29/30/31:
1. Navigate
to
Device > Connect or click the Connect button.
The Connection Method window displays as shown in
Figure 8: Connection Method Window
2. Select the connection method (via Ethernet over a LAN, serial connection or
USB) by selecting the relevant option button.
All switchers connect via RS-232. The VP-729 and VP-731 also connect via Ethernet.
No devices currently connect via USB.
3. For Ethernet, enter the IP address and Port number of the device and click
Connect.
To set the default IP address and Port number, click the Default button.
4. For a serial connection, select the required Com port from the drop-down list.
5. The USB connection is not currently available.
6. Click
Connect.
If the connection is successful, the main window shown in
appears.
If the connection is not successful, a timeout error message appears.