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Ethernet Communications
The Gb1 Ethernet 10/100 port on the rear module is also for software upgrades. The exact
steps for connecting to your facility via an ethernet network depends on the network requirements
of your facility. Contact your IT Department before connecting to your facility network to ensure
that there are no conflicts.
Cabling for the NWE-TS
Use a CAT5 Fast Ethernet cable or better (up to 100m) to connect the NWE-TS to an external
Ethernet hub or switch. The
Gb1 Ethernet 10/100 port has its RJ45 connector wired as a
Network Interface card (NIC) and does not provide Power-over-Ethernet (PoE). There is no need
for a crossover cable as the NWE-TS includes an Auto-MDIX ethernet PHY that will switch to
crossover automatically as needed. Ross Video does not supply these cables.
Communications Setup
In order for the NWE-TS to function, it must be attached to a network. A network connection
enables remote access to the NWE-TS. Ross Video recommends that any required network
configurations be performed by a qualified Network Administrator. Some network settings, if
configured incorrectly, could prevent the NWE-TS from communicating on the network.
By default, the NWE-TS is set to DHCP. You will need to connect it initially to a network with
DHCP so that you can make a connection and follow the procedure below.
To set up ethernet communications for the NWE-TS
1. Select the NWE-TS node in the Tree View of the NWE-TS you want to configure.
2. Select the Ethernet tab in the Device View.
3. If you are manually configuring the ethernet settings:
• Select Static .
• Enter the IP Address , Subnet Mask , and Default Gateway settings for the
NWE-TS.
4. If you want network settings to be automatically obtained, select DHCP .
5. Click Apply Changes to save the new settings.
Manual Setup
If you do not have access to a network with DHCP for the initial ethernet setup, or if you have
accidentally set your NWE-TS to an invalid static IP address, use the following steps to allow the
NWE-TS to connect to your network.
To login to the NWE-TS
1. Connect the supplied keyboard and a monitor to the USB and VGA ports on the
NWE-TS front or rear panel. Refer to the section “
Rear Panel Overview ” on page 2-6
for port locations.
2. At the prompt, login using the following information:
• User:
ipconfig
The NWE-TS Network Configuration menu is displayed.