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COMPUTER
IP ROUTER
SMTCP-2
RS-232
SERIAL
CAT5
CAT5
MATRIX SWITCH (NOT CONNECTED)
Connecting to the SMTCP-2 for the first time
The first time you connect the SMTCP-2, you will need to perform the following steps to set
the initial configuration. This includes establishing an HTTP connection and manually setting
the IP address for the SMTCP-2.
1.
Power off all devices.
2. Use a female to male
Straight-Through
RS-232 (Serial) cable to
connect the SMTCP-2 to the computer.
3. Use a CAT5 ethernet cable to connect the SMTCP-2 to a TCP/
IP network via a network router or other network connection
that
has DHCP enabled
. If your network does not support DHCP,
please see page 22 of this manual for instructions.
2.
Power on the computer and run a terminal program such as Hyperterminal to open a
serial connection to the SMTCP-2 using the standard 9600 baud, 8, N, 1 configuration.
3.
Power on the SMTCP-2. When powered on, it will obtain an IP address automatically via
DHCP from the network.
4.
The IP information for the SMTCP-2 will be displayed on the terminal screen as follows:
**************************
* SmartAVI control is UP *
* version 10.12.20#6 *
**************************
addr:192.168.1.102
Mask:255.255.255.0
gtwy:192.168.1.1
**************************
NOTE: the above IP address is for demonstration purposes only. Actual results may be different.
5.
The IP address shown must be used to connect to the SMTCP via HTTP.
6.
Open a web browser and navigate to the IP address that is indicated. You will be
Using the SMTCP module (continued)
