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UHD Matrix Switcher
– Connecting the VS-88UHD
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Connecting to VS-88UHD via RS-232
You can connect to the
VS-88UHD
via an RS-232 connection
using, for example, a PC.
To connect to the
VS-88UHD
via RS-232:
•
Connect the RS-232 rear panel port on the
VS-88UHD
unit via a
9-wire straight cable (only Tx to pin 2, Rx to pin 3, and G to pin 5 need to be connected)
to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC.
Connecting VS-88UHD via the ETHERNET Port
You can connect to the
VS-88UHD
via Ethernet using either of the following methods:
•
Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see
Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to
Error! Unknown switch argument.
•
Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see
Ethernet Port via a Network Hub or Switch
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
VS-88UHD
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
VS-88UHD
with the factory configured default IP address.
After connecting the
VS-88UHD
to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows: compatible
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