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NWE-IP User Guide (v5.0) Cabling • 23
Cabling
If you have questions pertaining to the installation of NWE-IP, contact us at the numbers listed in the section
“ Contacting Ross Video Technical Support ”. Our technical staff is always available for consultation, training, or
service.
Connecting to a Network
The NWE-IP is connected to your network via the
Gb1
,
NET1
, and
NET2
ports on the rear panel. Each port has a
specific purpose:
•
Gb1
port — This port enables the NWE-IP to interface with other devices in your facility, and the computer
running the DashBoard client.
•
NET1
port — This port enables the NWE-IP to interface with your facility PTP Grandmaster and enables the
ability to receive and transmit network streams.
•
NET2
port — This port enables the NWE-IP to implement protection switching as per SMPTE ST 2022-7.
Before You Begin
Contact your IT department before connecting to your facility network to ensure that there are no conflicts. They
will provide you with an appropriate value for the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway for your NWE-IP.
 If difficulties or problems are experienced when connecting the NWE-IP to a network hub, contact your network
administrator.
For More Information on...
• downloading and installing DashBoard, refer to the DashBoard User Manual .
Connecting to your Facility Network
 You will need to ensure that the NWE-IP is on the same network as your DashBoard client computer.
To connect the NWE-IP to your facility network
1. Connect one end of a standard RJ45 cable to the
Gb1
port on the NWE-IP rear panel.
2. Connect the other end of the same RJ45 cable to your Local Area Network (LAN).
Connecting to the PTP Grandmaster
Connect the
NET1
port on the NWE-IP rear panel to establish communications with the PTP Grandmaster in your
facility. This port is also used by the NWE-IP to transmit/receive network streams in your system.
To establish a connection for the PTP Grandmaster
1. Connect one end of a standard RJ45 cable to the
NET1
port on the NWE-IP rear panel.
2. Connect the other end of the same RJ45 cable to your Local Area Network (LAN).
3. Verify that the bottom right LED of the
NET1
port is lit green. This indicates that the connection is 1Gig.
Gb 1 Gb 2
To network