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DV
-IP DEC
ODER
Step 3 Connecting to the Network
The DV-IP Decoder has both 10/100/1000Mbps (labelled NET 1) and 10/100Mbps (labelled NET 2)
auto-detecting network ports.
The Network port labelled ‘NET 1’ should be used for 1Gb Network Connections. If utilising this port,
network configuration should be undertaken via the Configuration Menu pages:GbNetwork.
For other Network connections, utilise Network port labelled ‘NET 2’. If using this port, network
configuration should be undertaken via the Configuration Menu pages:Network Settings->Networ
k.
IMPORTANT:
If utilising both Network ports, different IP addresses must be assigned to
both connections. These IP addresses must not be in the same subnet.
It is possible to utilise only one network port; however this will limit the performance of the unit and
should be avoided if possible.
Note:
The unit will not act as a router between the subnets on NET 1 and NET 2. A 3rd party
router would need to be configured for this purpose
Use a CAT5 cable to connect the unit to the network.
By default the unit is configured for DHCP i.e. the unit is automatically allocated an IP address from
a network DHCP server.
DHCP works by assigning an IP address at initial connection to the network. It is possible however
that this IP address can change without notification i.e. following power failure. It is therefore
recommended that the DV-IP Decoder be allocated a fixed IP address. A fixed IP address can be
assigned via the Configuration Menu pages:Network Settings->Network->IP Address or Network
Settings->GbNetwork->IP Address.
Use the ‘GbNetwork’ menu for 1Gb Network connections (using network port ‘NET1’) and the
‘Network’ menu for other network connections (using network port ‘NET2’).
When the unit is powered up, the network address can be found by viewing on a local monitor and
navigating to Configuration Menu pages:System->IP Address.
Refer to ‘Configuring The Unit’ for further guidance on locating the unit’s IP address and for details of
the default DNS (Domain Name Server) address.