Black Box IT Pro LNA1000A, User Manual

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Black Box® IT Pro™User Manual 3
Chapter 1
Quick Start
This chapter provides the basic information required for a qualified administrator to config-
ure the Black Box® IT Pro™. For more in-depth information, please skip to
Chapter 2:
First-time Nitix Setup.
Step 1: Connecting your Black Box® IT Pro™
Please Note: Skip (D) if your office is already connected to the Internet.
Please Note: For a diagram of the server’s physical features, see Chapter 2: First-time Nitix Setup.
A.
Ensure that the Black Box® IT Pro™ has adequate ventilation. Place the back of the
unit at least one to two feet (12” - 24”) away from the wall. Do not block ventilation
holes on the unit top and sides.
B.
To plug in the Black Box® IT Pro™:
i.) Connect one end of the power cord into the DC 12V input socket (located on the
back of the unit).
ii.) Connect the other end of the power cord into a standard 115 Volt AC
(North America) or 220/240 Volt AC (Europe) power outlet.
C.
To connect to your Local Area Network (LAN):
i.) Connect one end of a category 5 or higher Ethernet cable into LAN 1
(located on the back of the unit).
ii.) Connect the other end of the cable into your Ethernet hub.
D.
If you are using a high-speed cable modem or a DSL modem:
i.) Connect one end of a category 5 or higher Ethernet cable into LAN 2
(located on the back of the unit)
ii.) Connect the other end of the cable into your cable modem or DSL modem.
E.
Connect a VGA monitor and PS/2 style keyboard to the appropriate connectors at the
rear of the unit.