B-2
Annotator
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Ethernet Connection
Ethernet Connection
Ethernet Link
The rear panel Ethernet connector on the Annotator can be connected to
an Ethernet LAN or WAN. This connection makes SIS control of the unit
possible using a computer connected to the same LAN.
Ethernet connection
The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight-through cable or a crossover
cable and must be properly terminated for your application (figure B-1).
•
Crossover cable
— Direct connection between the computer and the
Annotator.
•
Patch (straight) cable
— Connection of the Annotator to an Ethernet LAN.
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RJ-45 Connector
Insert
Twisted
Pair Wires
Pins:
Straight-through Cable
(for connection to a switch, hub, or router)
End 1
End 2
Pin Wire Color
Pin
Wire Color
1
white-orange
1
white-orange
2
orange
2
orange
3
white-green
3
white-green
4
blue
4
blue
5
white-blue
5
white-blue
6
green
6
green
7
white-brown
7
white-brown
8
brown
8
brown
Crossover Cable
(for direct connection to a PC)
End 1
End 2
Pin Wire Color
Pin Wire Color
1
white-orange
1
white-green
2
orange
2
green
3
white-green
3
white-orange
4
blue
4
blue
5
white-blue
5
white-blue
6
green
6
orange
7
white-brown
7
white-brown
8
brown
8
brown
Figure B–1 — RJ-45 connector pinout tables
Default address
To access the Annotator via the Ethernet port, you need the unit’s IP address. If the
address has been changed to an address comprised of words and characters, the
actual numeric IP address can be determined using the ping utility. If the address
has not been changed, the factory-specified default is 192.168.254.254.
Ping can also be used to test the Ethernet link to the Annotator
.
Ping to determine Extron IP address
The ping utility is available at the command (Cmd) prompt. Ping tests the Ethernet
interface between the computer and the Annotator. Ping can also be used to
determine the actual numeric IP address from an alias and to determine the web
address.
Ping the device as follows:
1
.
From the Windows Start menu, select Run... . The Run window opens.
2
.
In the Open text field, enter
command
.
ACT LINK
LAN
