Sentinel 100 - Hardware Installation Guide
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Result
The Power LED on the unit will be flashing when the unit performs a DHCP server query. It will
become solid once it successfully gets an IP address from the DHCP server. At this point, you can
now use the DHCP IP address to access your unit's management interface.
Using IPv4 to Connect the Mediatrix Unit in the LAN w/o a DHCP
server
Before you start
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Your computer must be set to use the 192.168.0.11 private IP address.
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Make sure that your network connection is working.
Steps
1)
Make sure an adequate earth ground connection has been made between the grounding
screw on the back of the Mediatrix unit and an appropriate grounding point in your site.
Warning
:
Adequate earth grounding connection of the Mediatrix unit is mandatory to avoid
any damage or injuries.
2)
Wear an ESD wrist strap, ensuring it makes good contact with your bare skin.
3)
Attach the ESD wrist strap end to an earth ground (grounding screw on the back on the
Mediatrix unit or unpainted bare metal spot of a grounded equipment rack).
4)
Make sure the unit's power switch is OFF.
5)
Make sure the circuit breakers of power sources used to power the Mediatrix unit are OFF.
6)
Make sure the provided AC Power Cord is connected into the POWER connector located on
the back of the Mediatrix unit and in an appropriate AC electrical outlet.
7)
Connect a 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet RJ-45 cable into the ETH5/EXT Ethernet connector
of the Mediatrix unit.
8)
Connect the other end of the cable into your PC.
9)
Validate the installation.
10)
Turn ON the power sources that are used to power the Mediatrix unit at the circuit breaker.
Note:
When the unit is brought from a cold to a warm environment, condensation, that might be
harmful to the unit, may occur. If this is the case, wait one hour before connecting the power cord.
11)
Turn On the power switch of the Mediatrix.
