THOMSON Grass Valley 8900NET, Instruction Manual

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8 8900NET Instruction Manual
Introduction
Remote Control Panel
The 8900NET module with version 2.1 or later software allows the frame to
be remotely controlled by external control panels. These panels are con-
nected via the Ethernet port. Refer to the control panel documentation for
details.
Basic Network Design
The 8900NET module can be employed in either a point-to-point or local
area network (LAN) control/monitoring configuration.
Figure 1 illustrates
a point-to-point configuration.
Figure 1. Point-to-point Configuration
Figure 2 illustrates a typical LAN configuration.
Figure 2. Basic Network Configuration
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PC running:
Windows 95/98/NT,
Unix, or Macintosh OS
Ethernet
Netscape Navigator 4.x
or Internet Explorer 4.x
Ethernet cable, Category 5 Crossover
8900TFN frame with
Network Interface Module
PS 1 PS 2
LOCK
LOCK
FAULT
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PC running:
Windows 95/98/NT, Unix
or Macintosh OS
Ethernet
Netscape Navigator 4.x
or Internet Explorer 4.x
LAN Ethernet Hub
8900TFN frame with
Network Interface Module
PS 1 PS 2
LOCK
LOCK
FAULT
8900TFN frame with
Network Interface Module
PS 1 PS 2
LOCK LOCK
FAULT
Ethernet cable: Category 5