
Kramer Electronics Ltd.
VS-6464DN-EM
– Connecting the VS-6464DN-EM
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Connecting to the VS-6464DN-EM via RS-232
You can connect to the
VS-6464DN-EM
via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC.
Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.
To connect to the
VS-6464DN-EM
via RS-232
:
•
Connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the
VS-6464DN-EM
unit via a 9-wire
straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected)
to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC.
Connecting to the VS-6464DN-EM via USB (VCOM)
The device’s USB port can work as a virtual COM (VCOM) port. Verify that the USB port on
the PC that connects to the
VS-6464DN-EM
is configured as a VCOM port. You may need to
install a driver to do this. You can use a tool such as Hercules or K-Config to use Protocol
3000 commands over USB (see
). You can also use K-Upload to
upgrade firmware over USB (see
Upgrading Firmware Using K-Upload
Connecting to the VS-6464DN-EM via Ethernet
You can connect to the
VS-6464DN-EM
via Ethernet using either of the following methods:
•
Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see
Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to
•
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-6464DN-EM
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-6464DN-EM
with the factory configured default IP address.
After connecting the
VS-6464DN-EM
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