Clear-Com HLI-FBS - Manual

HelixNet Linking
Quick Start Guide
The following quick start guide provides basic installation instructions for linking two or more HelixNet Main
Stations over Ethernet. It also provides a quick reference to possible network topologies.
Tip: For in-depth information about HelixNet Partyline, see the HelixNet Partyline User Guide.
1.1 Before Installing
In order to link two or more HMS-4X Main Stations over Ethernet or Fiber you need to ensure that all HMS-4X
are updated to a 1.1.x or more recent software. The most recent HelixNet software can be found in the Support
area of the Clear-Com web page (
www.clearcom.com ).
1.2 Installing Linking Modules
Warning: The interface modules are not hot pluggable. Ensure that the Main Station is
powered down before inserting or removing modules.
To install either an Ethernet (HLI-ET2) or a Fiber (HLI-FBS) interface module to the HMS-4X Main Station:
1. Disconnect the HMS-4X Main Station
from mains power.
2. Remove the blanking plate ( ) and insert the
interface module ( ) into the module bay.
3. Reconnect the HMS-4X Main Station
to mains power.
To configure the networking preferences, navigate to Menu > Networking.
1.3 Quick Setup with HLI-ET2 Ethernet
1. Connect Cat5 or Cat6 cable from one HLI-ET2 port on one Main Station to one HLI-ET2 port on another
Main Station.
2. On each Main Station navigate to Menu > Networking > Linking > Link Station and select Enabled.
(To set a local static IP address, go to Networking > Preferences and set the IP address and subnet
mask.)
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