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Kramer Electronics Ltd.
VP-439
– Operating and Controlling the VP-439
10
Connecting to the VP-439 via RS-232
You can connect to the
VP-439
via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. Note that
a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.
To connect to the
VP-439
via RS-232, connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the
product unit via a 9-wire straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5 need
to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC
Operating via Ethernet
You can connect to the
VP-439
via Ethernet using either of the following methods:
•
Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see
Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to
•
Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see
Ethernet Port via a Network Hub
Note
: If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6, speak to your
IT department for specific installation instructions.
Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC
You can connect the Ethernet port of the
VP-439
directly to the Ethernet port on your PC
using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identifying the
VP-439
with the factory configured default IP address.
After connecting the
VP-439
to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:
1. Click
Start
>
Control Panel
>
Network and Sharing Center
.
2. Click
Change Adapter Settings
.
3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and click
Change
settings of this connection
.
The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network adapter appears
as shown in