Installing and Configuring Your AV Equipment
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N2151/N2251 User Manual
NOTE:
If the computer does not need Internet access, you can simply enter a unique 169.254.xxx.xxx IP address with a 255.255.0.0
subnet mask. Contact your network administrator if you are unsure of how to configure the existing network. N-Series units will not
self-assign in the 169.254.0.xxx range.
NOTE:
If the computer has a statically-assigned IP address, click the Advanced button. Then click Add to enter a unique
169.254.xxx.xxx address with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.0.0 and a Default Gateway of 169.254.1.1.
Step 2: Connecting Decoders to the Network
The digital connection from a Decoder
HDMI OUT
port (female) to a display is accomplished using either an HDMI cable or DVI-D
(through adapter). N2251 units support embedded audio input and output on the HDMI ports; however, some display devices (e.g.,
many monitors)
do not
support embedded audio. When using such a display, use the
AUDIO
port for separate transmission of
sound and turn
HDMI Audio
off (on the
Settings
page) to avoid video display issues.
Power is supplied via an external power supply. Refer to the following steps and
for guidance.
1.
Using a Cat-5e or higher cable, connect your N2251 Decoder’s
P0
port to a switch (or connect SFP+ to the
P1
port).
2.
Connect the 12V regulated power supply (included in shipment) to the two-pin terminal block plug connector (labeled
+12V 2A
).
3.
Connect the display you would like to use for that Decoder (monitor, projector, etc.) to the Decoder’s
HDMI OUT
port using an
HDMI cable (or DVI through adapter). This must be a digital video connection.
FIG. 9
Decoder Connections
4.
Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until all Decoders are installed on the network.
5.
Enable the
Use the following IP
address
option, and enter the
static IP address provided to you
by your network administrator.
N2251 Decoder
Switch
Network
HDMI Cable
Cat-5 Cable
