Setup
ORB Operating Manual – Issue 1.0
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Changing an IP Address
On Windows XP, to configure the IP
address of a PC, first select Start,
Connect To, Show All Connections…
Find the connection for the Network
Adaptor you want to use (usually
“Local Area Connection”) and right
click on it, selecting “Properties”.
Select the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and press Properties
Enter the required IP address
settings in the popup window and
select OK.
Switch vs Crossover
There are two ways of making an Ethernet connection with a
ZerOS console
Via a standard Ethernet Switch – the desk is connected to
one connector on the switch, and other devices are
connected to another port
Via a crossover cable – the desk and connected device are
connected together directly via a crossed network cable.
This system is ideal for visualisation PCs as it negates the
need for an additional box in the middle, however this
system has its drawbacks – it is not possible to use DHCP
configuration, and it is not possible to connect more than
one device in this manor.
DHCP
DHCP is a protocol used by Ethernet enabled devices to
dynamically allocate an IP address to devices on the
network. In order to use this system, a DHCP host must
exist on the network. Some Ethernet Switches offer DHCP
capabilities, as do Wireless Routers. It is important that you
ensure that there is only ONE DHCP host on a network –
multiple DHCP hosts can cause malfunctioning of the system.
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