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PA-240Z - Connecting the PA-240Z
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Connecting PA-240Z via the Ethernet Port
You can connect to the
PA-240Z
via Ethernet using either of the following methods:
Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see
Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a
PC
on page
9
).
Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see
Connecting the
Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch
on page
11
).
If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6, speak to your IT
department for specific installation instructions.
Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC
You can connect the Ethernet port of the
PA-240Z
directly to the Ethernet port on your PC
using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identifying the
PA-240Z
with the factory
configured default IP address
After connecting the
PA-240Z
to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:
1. Click
Start
>
Control Panel
>
Network and Sharing Center
.
2. Click
Change Adapter Settings
.
3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and click
Change
settings of this connection
.
The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network adapter appears
as shown in
Figure 9
.
Figure 9: Local Area Connection Properties Window
4. Highlight either
Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6)
or
Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4)
depending on the requirements of your IT system.