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pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on
your PC.
6.4 Operating via Ethernet
You can connect to the VSM-4x4HFS via Ethernet using either of the following
methods:

Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Section
6.4.1
)

Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see
Section
6.4.2
)
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.
6.4.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC
You can connect the Ethernet port of the VSM-4x4HFS 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
VSM-4x4HFS with the factory configured default IP address.
After connecting the VSM-4x4HFS 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 10 .
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