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8.3.2
Connecting to the VP-773AMP via RS-232
You can connect to the
VP-773AMP
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-773AMP
via RS-232, connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear
panel port on the
VP-773AMP
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.
8.3.3
Connecting the VP-773AMP via the ETHERNET Port
You can connect to the
VP-773AMP
via Ethernet using either of the following
methods:
Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see
Section
8.3.3.1
)
Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see
Section
8.3.3.2
)
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.
8.3.3.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC
You can connect the Ethernet port of the
VP-773AMP
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-773AMP
with the factory configured default IP address.
After connecting the
VP-773AMP
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 30
.
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