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8900NET Instruction Manual
Installation
Ethernet Cable
The 8900NET module enables the frame’s RJ-45 Ethernet connector.
Through this port the 8900 frame can connect to:
•
A single PC with a network card (point-to-point), or
•
A local area network (LAN) through a network hub.
Point-to-Point Connection
illustrates the crossover cable connection and pinout for a point-
to-point connection to the controlling PC.
Note
This Category 5, UTP Crossover Cable is available from Grass Valley as part
of cable kit model 8900CAB (10 ft./3 m length).
Figure 8. Point-to-Point RJ-45 Connection and Cable Pinout
RJ-45
connector
RJ-45
connector
Pin
Pin
Pin
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
3
6
1
5
4
2
8
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
To PC network card
RJ-45 connector
Pin 1
PC with network card and net browser software
Category 5, UTP Crossover Cable
0612 -10r1
8900TFN Frame
Ethernet
