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4 wire ethernet communication – Daktronics AF-3700-34 RGB User Manual

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4.4 Wire Ethernet Communication

If the communication system is Wire Ethernet, look for:

• a network card in the computer connecting to a network switch.
• a network jack that looks similar to an oversized phone jack.

Connections

• Computer to network − RJ45 cable from computer port to network server in building.
• Network switch to surge board − another RJ45 cable from switch to surge board in

enclosure at display.

• Enclosure at the display to display quick-connect cable from the enclosure to

middle jack on back of display.


Troubleshooting
Component Check:

Cable

Connections

An RJ45 cable connects the computer to the network

switch

or router.

An RJ45 cable from the server is connected to the input port on the

Ethernet surge board at the display.

The quick-connect cable runs from the enclosure to the middle jack on

display back.

Display

Power

The display is either running a message or showing a single pixel flashing

in the bottom right corner of the display when power is on.

Software

• The software is configured for TCP/IP communication.
• The software and the display are set to the same network address.
• Refer to the software manual for other possible conditions.


Figure 32: Ethernet Communication Layout