RC Systems ST-72, Instruction Manual

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ST-72 User's Manual
Document: UM-1007 Revision Level A
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SECTION 10
NETWORK CONNECTION
10.1 DIRECT CONNECTION WITH CROSSOVER CABLE OR
HUB/SWITCH
If a network is not available, or if it is desired to keep the ST-72 and PC(s) completely
separated from other computers, a simple network can be created.
The simplest network can be created by connecting the ST-72 to a PC directly using an
Ethernet crossover cable. Many modern computers have automatic detection/switching
on the port. In most cases a normal patch cable can directly connect the ST-72 to a PC.
Crossover Cable
192.168.0.2 192.168.0.1
Figure 10-1
If a crossover cable is not available, or if multiple computers need access to the ST-72, a
switch can be connected to the ST-72 and one or more computers using standard patch
cables.
Switch
patch cables
192.168.0.1 192.168.0.2
Figure 10-2
These simple networks will not likely have access to a DHCP server. In this case, if the
ST-72 is configured for DHCP, it will automatically select an IP address on the subnet
169.254.x.x. This subnet uses a netmask of 255.255.0.0 and is compatible with the
default IP addresses chosen by Microsoft Windows. If connecting to a new ST-72 with
firmware version 2.12 or later, no configuration changes will be needed to connect a PC.
Simply connect the PC with a patch cable. Then view the ST-72 ‘Communication