AJA FS2 - Manual (Page 45)

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45 FS2 Installation and Operation Manual — Network Connection
Network Connection
You can network the FS2 directly to a laptop or other desktop computer using a
single Ethernet cable (straight or cross-over), or connect it to a local area network
(LAN). In either case, the FS2 connects via its 10/100/1000 Base-TX Ethernet
connector. A LAN is a shared network that includes other Ethernet devices all
attached via a hub or digital switch. LANs may be divided into zones separated by
software or hardware routers. Routers may also be used to connect the LAN to an
outside wide area network (WAN) such as the internet.
Devices on a LAN have IP addresses which may be fixed and permanent or
dynamically assigned by the network (DHCP). When attaching the FS2 to a LAN,
talk to your network administrator to find out how they want it connected (static
IP or DHCP). Your IT department will be able to supply the information you need
to install the FS2 on a LAN.
The following illustration shows a network connection example; your installation
may differ.
FS2 Network Example, Two FS2s on a LAN, with Laptop for Remote Control
10/100/1000 Base-T
Laptop
w/Web Browser
for FS2 Remote
Control
Firewall
& Router
WAN/ISP
Hub or Switch
10/100/1000 Base-T
LAN