![background image](http://html.mh-extra.com/html/kramer/vs-6464dn/vs-6464dn_user-manual_2001398019.webp)
VS-6464DN - Connecting the VS-6464DN
15
5.2
Connecting to the VS-6464DN via RS-232
You can connect to the
VS-6464DN
via an RS-232 connection using, for example,
a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required. (Note that some
early devices require a null modem).
To connect to the
VS-6464DN
via RS-232:
Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the
VS-6464DN
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
5.3
Connecting to the VS-6464DN via Ethernet
You can connect the
VS-6464DN
via Ethernet using a crossover cable (see
Section
5.3.1
) for direct connection to the PC, or a straight through cable (see
Section
5.3.2
) for connection via a network hub or network router.
After connecting the Ethernet port, you have to install and configure your Ethernet Port. For
detailed instructions, see the Ethernet Configuration Guide (Lantronix) in the technical support
section on our Web site
http://www.kramerelectronics.com.
5.3.1
Connecting the Ethernet Port directly to a PC
You can connect the Ethernet port on the
VS-6464DN
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
VS-6464DN
during the initial configuration
To configure your PC after connecting the Ethernet port:
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.
i