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IV. Initial Configuration
The DA1004 On-Q 4 Port Router/Switch is typically configured in one of two ways; (1) From a
portable PC connected through one of the Local Switch Ports on the Router/Switch Module in the
enclosure, or (2) From a PC in one of the rooms of the house, connected through an outlet in the
room to the enclosure where it is patched to (or directly connected to) one of the Local Switch Ports
(see
Figure 3
). In either case, the PC must have an Ethernet Network Interface Card to communicate
with the Router/Switch.
A. Configuring a Network Interface Card to talk to the Router/Switch
NOTE: The steps below assume that your PC’s network interface card is set to DHCP, or in
other words, to obtain IP addressing automatically. The steps also assume that the On-Q 4
Port Router/Switch is set to its default settings and that all the cables previously discussed
are properly connected. It is also possible to perform these steps by configuring your
computer (with installed Ethernet Network Interface Card) to talk to the On-Q Router/Switch on
its specific IP subnetwork (192.168.40.xxx). The On-Q Router/Switch’s default IP address in
that subnetwork is 192.168.40.254, so your PC’s Ethernet Card can be temporarily assigned an
IP address, (like 192.168.40.10), on that same subnetwork to talk to and configure the
Router/Switch. Giving the PC a specific IP address is also called assigning it a Static IP
address, as compared to a Dynamic IP address that is typically assigned by a service provider
when your PC’s network interface card is configured for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP).
NOTE: Before doing any PC IP Address re-configuration, make sure you first write down all of
the current IP settings. XP users can set “last known useable configuration” under System
Accessories before re-configuring.
Figure 3