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Operation Manual
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Making The Plant Ethernet Connection
Detailed Ethernet Setup
Connecting the Ethernet Cable
Prior to connecting the Marquee to the PC, both the PC and Marquee should be powered down.
Connect the Cross cable to the Ethernet port of the marquee. The Ethernet port is located on the
right side of the Marquee.
Connect the other end of the Cross cable to the PC’s Ethernet Port.
Power up both the PC and Marquee. After the PC has booted the user should check that the
LINK light of the PC’s Ethernet port is lit.The LINK light is lit when a physical connection is
made between the PC’s ethernet port and another Ethernet device, such as the Marquee. If the
LINK light is lit then the PC is properly connected to the Marquee.
If the LINK light is not lit check the following:
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Verify the Marquee is powered
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Verify the cable is a cross over cable
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Verify the Ethernet port of the PC is Enabled
120 Vac Power Connection
Back of Marquee
Ethernet Port
Marquee Ethernet Port
PC’s Ethernet
Port
Link Light
Transmit Light
