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6.4.1.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC

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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After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:

of the VP-8x8TP during the initial configuration

1. Click Start > Control Panel.
2. Double-click Network Connections.
3. Right-click, and from the menu select Properties.

The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.

4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) (see

Figure 5

).

Figure 5: Local Area Connection Properties Window

5. Click the Properties button.
6. Select Use the following IP address, and fill in the details as shown in

Figure 6

. You can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to

192.168.1.255 (excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT
department.

1 The default IP address is 192.168.1.39