Ethernet Switches and Hubs
By connecting the designated input port of a five-port Ethernet hub or switch to the Eth-
ernet (RJ-45) connector on the
IP Commander
front panel, four TCP/IP compatible net-
work devices, such as switches, printers, and computers, can be added to the local area
network. If required, the devices should configure themselves using the
IP Commander
DHCP server functions.
NOTE: Bandwidth on the IP Commander satellite link is limited to a maximum of 384
kbps uplink and 444 kbps downlink. Please avoid streaming large files
(movies, etc.) through the satellite, as the connection will quickly saturate,
slowing down the network for you, and any other users that may be sharing
your satellite connection via the local area network.
Computers
In order to communicate with the
IP Commander
, and to become a member of the
IP Commander
network, computers must be set up to be able to receive network con-
figuration information from the DHCP server on the
IP Commander
device. There are
some differences in configuration between Microsoft® Windows XP and Windows 7
(Windows Vista setup is very similar to that of Windows 7), which are outlined below.
Microsoft Windows 7
NOTE: The only web browsers that have been tested are Microsoft Internet
Explorer®, versions 7 and newer, and recent versions of the Mozilla® Fire-
fox® web browser. Other browsers may work, but have not been tested or cer-
tified by SRT Wireless.
1. Connect an Ethernet cable between the computer and the Ethernet port on the
IP Commander
(or through an Ethernet switch, which in turn is connected to the
IP Commander
).
2. Click the
Start
button and then the
Control Panel
icon. Click the
Network and Sharing
Center
icon. Then click the
Local Area Connection
icon.
3. Click the
Properties
icon in the Local Area Connection Status window. This opens the
Local Area Connection Properties window.
4. Make sure the box next to Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) is checked. Highlight
Internet Protocol (TCP/IPv4)
, and click the
Properties
button.
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1. Introduction
