Kramer Electronics WP-501 - Manual (Page 94)

Connecting via the ETHERNET
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12 Connecting via the ETHERNET
You can connect the device (for example, the SV-551) via the Ethernet using a crossover cable (see
Section 12.1 ) for direct connection to the PC, or a straight through cable (see 12.2 Section
12.1 Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)
) for
connection via a network hub or network router.
You can connect the Ethernet port of the RC device 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 of the RC device (192.168.1.39) 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.
5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see Figure 182 ).
Figure 182: Local Area Connection Properties Window
6. Select Use the following IP Address, and fill in the details as shown in
Figure 183 .
7. Click OK.
Figure 183: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window
12.2 Connecting the ETHERNET Port via a Network Hub (Straight-Through Cable)
You can connect the Ethernet port of the RC device to the Ethernet port on a network hub or
network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.