Kramer Electronics VS-88HCB User Manual

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Connecting the VS-88HCB

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6.4 Controlling the VS-88HCB via the Ethernet Port

You can connect the

VS-88HCB via the ETHERNET in the following ways:

For direct connection to the PC, use a crossover cable (see section 6.4.1)

For connection via a network hub or network router, use a

straight-through cable (see section 6.4.2)

6.4.1

Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover
Cable)

You can connect the Ethernet port of the

VS-88HCB to the Ethernet port on

your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.

This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default

IP Address of the

VS-88HCB

during the initial configuration

After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:
1. Right-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.
2. Select

Properties.

3. Right-click Local Area Connection Properties.
4. Select

Properties.

The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.

5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the

Properties Button (see

Figure 9).

Figure 9: Local Area Connection Properties Window

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