VP-790 - Controlling the VP-790
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7.3.1
Connecting the ETHERNET Port Directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)
You can connect the Ethernet port of the
VP-790
to the Ethernet port on your PC,
via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identification of the
factory default IP Address of the
VP-790 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.
5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the
Properties
Button (see
Figure 13
).
Figure 13: Local Area Connection Properties Window
6. Select Use the following IP Address, and fill in the details as shown in
Figure 14
. You can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to
192.168.1.255 (excluding 192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT
department.
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