Kramer VP-554X, User Manual

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VP-554X
– Operating and Controlling VP-554X
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To define Network settings:
1. On the front panel press MENU . The menu appears.
2. Click ETHERNET and select the parameters in the following table:
Parameter Function
IP MODE Set the IP mode to DHCP or STATIC IP.
SET STATIC IP Enter STATIC IP ADDRESS details when STATIC IP (above) is
selected: STATIC IP, MASK and GATE.
UDP PORT Set the port number.
TCP PORT Set the port number.
IP Displays the IP address.
MAC Displays the MAC address.
3. Click ENTER for each.
Network parameters are set.
Operating via Ethernet
You can connect to VP-554X via Ethernet using either of the following methods:
•
Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Connecting Ethernet Port Directly to a
PC on page 27 ).
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Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see Connecting
Ethernet Port via a Network Hub on page 29 ).
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 Ethernet Port Directly to a PC
You can connect the Ethernet port of VP-554X directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using a
crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identifying VP-554X
with the factory configured default IP address.
After connecting VP-554X 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
Figure 9 .