Hirschmann VIP multimedia LAN adapter, User Manual

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HAPTER
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Configuration
Two possibilities exist for configuration:
•
Most basic control and configuration is obtained by connecting a ter-
minal to the RS-232 terminal port.
•
Most comfortable configuration and display of video is facilitated by
the built-in HTTP server, which connects to any standard Web Browser.
Configuration using a Terminal
Using a terminal program connected to the RS-232 terminal port at the rear
panel of the
VIP
unit will allow for limited configuration and control capa-
bilities. Ensure that the COM port of the used PC is set up properly (default
parameters are 19200 baud, 8N1) and that the local terminal echo is dis-
abled.
All commands consists of single characters, which are typed inside the ter-
minal window. The following section shows a typical terminal session:
Typical Session
Typing a question mark ’
?
’ will prompt the
VIP
unit to output the help
screen on the terminal window:
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Help menu
'?'
this site
'i' set the IP address
's' set the subnet mask
'g' set the gateway IP address
'a' set the alarm IP
'c' connect to alarm IP
'd' disconnect
'm' display MAC address
'v' display version information
't' toggle DCHP On/Off
disable 'local echo' for a better display !
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If you are using the terminal to set up the unit's IP address, just type '
i
' and
you are prompted to enter a new IP address:
i
->Enter new IP address (old:192.168.0.1): 192.168.0.5
[Enter]
->IP address set to 192.168.0.5
Note: There are no backspaces allowed during a terminal session; if you
have mistyped a character, just terminate your entry by pressing [Enter]
and try again. If you see duplicate characters on entry, the 'local echo'
feature of your PC's terminal program is not disabled.
If you want to establish a live video connection to a remote
VIP
or
VIP -
SW1
, you have to specify the remote IP address by typing '
a
' and entering
the remote IP address in the same manner as the unit IP above.