Kramer Electronics VS-44HN - Manual (Page 18)

VS-44HN - Connecting to the VS-44HN 15
7 Connecting to the VS-44HN
This section describes:

Connecting to the VS-44HN via RS-232 (see Section
7.1
)

Connecting to the VS-44HN via Ethernet (see Section 7.2)

Upgrading the firmware (see Section 7.3 )
7.1 Connecting to the VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher
via RS-232
You can connect to the VS-44HN via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a
PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.
To connect to the VS-44HN via RS-232:

Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VS-44HN unit via a
9-wire straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5
need to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC
7.2 Connecting to the VS-44HN 4x4 HDMI Matrix Switcher
via Ethernet
You can connect to the VS-44HN via Ethernet using either of the following
methods:

Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Section 7.2.1 )

Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see
Section
7.2.2
)
Note: If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6,
speak to your IT department for specific installation instructions.
After connecting the Ethernet port, you have to install and configure your Ethernet Port. For
detailed instructions, see the “Ethernet Configuration (FC-11) guide.pdf” file in the technical
support section at
http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/faq.asp .
7.2.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port directly to a PC
You can connect the Ethernet port of the VS-44HN to the Ethernet port on your PC
using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.