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Connecting without a Network
For testing, familiarization, or configuration, the Converter may be connected to a PC without a
LAN. This may be done two ways:
•
Connect via an Ethernet hub, using standard cables
•
Connect directly using a single, reversing cable
In this configuration, the PC must be configured with a Static IP address. The procedure for this
varies between OS types and versions. Consult the operating manual or help files available with
the computer to be used to determine the proper procedure.
The computer must be configured with the same Subnet Mask, but a different IP address, to
connect properly. For connecting with the converter as shipped from the factory, the following
settings are recommended:
IP Address
192.168.1.2
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Gateway
0.0.0.0
Both standard and reversing cables are widely available. The following chart is provided for
assembling cables if desired, or for identifying a specific cable type:
Direct Cable Wiring
1
wh/or
1
2
or
2
3
wh/gn
3
4
bl
4
5
wh/bl
5
6
gn
6
7
wh/br
7
8
br
8
Crossover Cable Wiring
1
wh/or
3
2
or
6
3
wh/gn
1
4
bl
4
5
wh/bl
5
6
gn
2
7
wh/br
7
8
br
8