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Controlling via the Embedded Web Pages

You can remotely operate the VP-8x8AK using a Web browser via the
Ethernet connection (see

Section

9.1

). To be able to do so, you must use a

supported Web browser; Microsoft (V6.0 and higher), Chrome or Firefox
(V3.0 and higher).

To check that Java is installed correctly and running, browse to:

http://www.java.com/en/download/help/testvm.xml

This page runs a test and displays a Java success (see

Figure 15

) or failure

message.

Figure 15: Java Test Page Success Message

If you do not see the success message, follow the instructions on the page to:

• Load and enable Java
• Enable Javascript in your browser

9.1

Connecting to the VP-8x8AK via your Browser

Make sure that your PC is connected via a network to the VP-8x8AK and do
the following:

1. Open your Internet browser.

2. Enter the unit’s IP number

1

or name in the Address bar of your browser.

If you are using DHCP, you have to enter the name.

Figure 16: Entering the IP Number in the Address Bar

1 The default IP number is 192.168.1.39, and may be changed by the system integrator