Kramer Electronics Ltd.
VS-88H2A
– Operating VS-88H2A via Front Panel Buttons
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Operating via Ethernet
You can connect to
VS-88H2A
via Ethernet using either of the following methods:
•
Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see
Connecting Ethernet Port Directly to a
•
Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see
Ethernet Port via a Network Hub
).
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
VS-88H2A
directly to the Ethernet port on your PC using
a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identifying
VS-88H2A
with the factory configured default IP address.
After connecting
VS-88H2A
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 8: Local Area Connection Properties Window
4. Highlight either
Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)
or
Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4)
depending on the requirements of your IT system.
