StarDot Express Video Server, Руководство пользователя

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1.6 Connecting to a Network
A LAN or network connection is the simplest configuration for the
Express server. The Express server simply needs an IP address (and other
networking parameters) to make the live images and configuration menus
accessible from any web browser on the network. There are two ways the
Express server can be assigned an IP address: automatically or manually.
Install the StarDot Tools software by inserting the included CD-
ROM and running setup.exe .
The StarDot Tools software is the easiest way to configure the
Express server. If your network automatically assigns IP addresses, you
will see the server's IP address listed in StarDot Tools. Simply double-
click the IP address to browse to the Express server.
If for some reason you don't see the IP address or your network does
not automatically assign IP addresses, you can manually configure the
Express server using the StarDot Tools software:
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Connect one end of the null serial cable to the
S1
port of the Express
server and the other end into an available serial port on your PC. If
your computer does not have a 9-pin male serial port, you can use a
USB to RS-232 adapter.
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Connect the Express server into a network hub, router or switch with
a standard CAT 5 network cable (included).
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Run the StarDot Tools software and click on the Setup Wizard
button.
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Follow the steps in the Setup Wizard. If you’re unsure of some of the
answers or you’d like more information on connecting the
Express server to the Internet or your private network, read “An
Overview of Network Connectivity”.
1.7 An Overview of Network Connectivity
A LAN or network connection is the simplest configuration for
the Express server. The Express server needs an IP address (and other
networking parameters) to make the live images and configuration menus
accessible from any web browser on the network. There are two ways the
Express server can be assigned an IP address: automatically or manually.
Automatic IP Assignment (DHCP)
The Express server is shipped in an automatic IP assignment
mode called DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). If your
network has a DHCP server (most routers act as DHCP servers), it will
automatically assign the necessary network parameters to the Express
server. Before you can access the server, you will need to know which