IPBridge Installation Guide
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3: NETWORK
The IP-Bridge is connected to the customer’s network using the “Upstream”
RJ45 port.
The IP-Bridge network connection auto-detects the speed
between 10MB or 100MB, depending on the speed capabilities of the customer’s
network.
3.1
: NETWORK CONFIGURATION
The ISONAS Configuration utility tool can be used to configure the IP-Bridge’s
network settings. Here is more information on
configuring IP-Bridges
to Pure
Access.
Items that may be configured include:
1)
Is DHCP being used?
a.
Host computer’s IP Address, or network alias
2)
If DHCP is not used:
a.
Static IP Address.
b.
Subnet Mask.
c.
Gateway Address.
3)
IP Port used by the IP-Bridge
4)
Is “Client Mode” being used?
a.
Remote Host IP Address or URL
b.
Remote Host IP Port
c.
DNS Server IP Address
3.2
: DAISY-CHAINING NETWORK DEVICES
The IP-Bridge supplies the functionality of a two-port network switch. It has
two physical RJ45 ports or sockets labeled “Upstream” and “Downstream” as
shown in Figure 03.
The “Upstream” RJ45 port is used to connect to the customer’s network. Some
network switches label this as the “uplink” port.
The “Downstream” RJ45 port is used to connect to other Ethernet devices; such
as additional IP-Bridges, IP based cameras, etc.
The network traffic going to/from the connected devices via the “Downstream”
Port will be directed by the IP-Bridge through the “Upstream” port.
The “Downstream” port will be provided PoE Power; as long as the IP-Bridge is
being powered by PoE and sufficient power is available. It is possible to disable
the PoE feed going out of the downstream port.
