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5.4 Setting the ETHERNET Port and Utilities
To control your
VP-88ETH
via the ETHERNET, do the following:
1. Connect the Ethernet port of the
VP-88ETH
to the LAN port of your PC
(see section 5.4.1).
2. Install and configure your ETHERNET Port (see sections 5.4.2 through
5.4.4).
3. Install the COM Port Redirector to control the
VP-88ETH
(see
section 5.4.5).
5.4.1
Connecting the VP-88ETH Ethernet Port
You can connect the ETHERNET port either via a crossover cable (see
section 5.4.1.1) or a straight through cable (see section 5.4.1.2).
5.4.1.1 Connecting via a Crossover Cable
Connect the ETHERNET port of the
VP-88ETH
to the LAN port on your PC,
via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors, as Table 3 defines.
Table 3: Crossover Cable RJ-45 PINOUT
Side 1
Side 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
This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory
default IP Address of the VP-88ETH during the initial configuration
After connecting the ETHERNET port, configure your PC as follows:
1. Right-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.
2. Select
Properties
.
3. Right-click Local Area Connection Properties.
4. Select
Properties
.
The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.