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Connecting to the physical network – Cocoon POWERTALK 101 User Manual

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Other settings on PowerTALK 101

Next, using PT.EXE or PT98.EXE, rename each PowerTALK 101 unit to suit your site. You may
also change passwords, port settings, IP number, default gateway IP number and subnet mask
from this menu. Note that a subnet mask must be defined if the custom IP address is used.

Connecting to the physical network

The relevant medium must be connected, i.e. a RJ-45 telephone connector in the case of 10-
Base-T.

10-BASE-T

PowerTALK 101 can be connected with a normal UTP CAT-5 flylead to a network hub.

PowerTALK 101 can be connected to another PowerTALK 101 unit with a special UTP CAT-5
server cable (crossed Tx and Rx cables).