Axcess Network Receiver Installation Guide - Manual (Page 21)

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Assigning an IP Address
It is imperative that prior to installing the equipment you obtain the
IP Address, subnet mask and gateway (if applicable) for each unit to
be put on the network. This critical information is provided by the
Network Administrator and is needed to program the Network
Receivers.
IP Address – (Internet Protocol address) The address of a computer
attached to a TCP/IP network. Every client and server station must
have a unique IP address. Client workstations have either a
permanent address or one that is dynamically assigned to them each
dial-up session. IP addresses are written as four sets of numbers
separated by periods; for example, 204.171.64.2
Subnet – a division of a network into an interconnected, but
independent, segment, or domain, in order to improve performance
and security. A subnet mask is a binary pattern that is stored in the
client machine, server or router and is matched up with the incoming
IP address to determine whether to accept or reject the packet.
Gateway – a computer that performs protocol conversion between
different types of networks or applications. It also can act as a go-
between two or more networks that use the same protocols. In this
case, the gateway functions as an entry/exit point to the network.
NOTE The AXCESS Inc. Network Receiver has been factory-configured to
IP address “192.168.1.200” and Subnet Mask “255.255.255.0”
Connecting to the Network
Typically, the Network Receiver will be configured at a physical place
different from where it will ultimately be installed. There are three
methods of connecting a Network Receiver to a PC for configuring the
receiver.
• Crossover cable
• Hub
• Serial cable
NOTE It is assumed power has been connected to the Network Receiver .