Connecting the idr-4 to a modem, Connecting the idr-4 direct to the pc – Allen&Heath iDR-4 User Manual

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iDR-4 User Guide

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Connecting the iDR-4 to a Modem

1 Connect the iDR-4 to the modem Use the rear panel

RS232 (MODEM) port. Check that the ‘active’ indicator next to
it is lit. If it is not then select the RS232 communication option
as described previously. Use a standard RS232 cable. Make
sure that the modem is plugged into the telephone line.

2 Dial up the iDR-4 using the remote PC Open up the

previously created dial-up connection. Enter the correct
username and password. Type in the phone number of the
iDR-4 modem. Click the Dial button.

3 Run the iDR System Manager software Once

communication is established with the iDR-4 an icon appears
in the task bar indicating that the PC is on line. Start the iDR
System Manager application. Open the application from Start /
Programs / Allen & Heath / iDR System Manager Vnnn. Click
on the blue icon or File menu New item. Type the Host IP
Address into the window. This is as set in the iDR-4 Setup
menu *6.1 PPP settings. Click OK. Note that the program will
run a lot slower than direct network connection. This is due to
the nature of the slower serial connection.

Connecting the iDR-4 Direct to the PC

1 Connect the iDR-4 to the PC Check that the ‘active’

indicator is lit and that RS232 has been previously selected as
the A port in the iDR System Manager File / Preferences /
Communications Options item. Use a null modem (female to
female) cable for the connection.

2 Dial up the iDR-4 Open up the previously created dial-up

connection. Enter the correct username and password. Click
the Dial button.

3 Run the iDR System Manager software Once

communication is established with the iDR-4 an icon appears
in the task bar indicating that the PC is on line. Start the iDR
System Manager application. Open the application from Start /
Programs / Allen & Heath / iDR System Manager Vnnn. Click
on the blue icon or File menu New item. Type the Host IP
Address into the window. This is as set in the iDR-4 Setup
menu *6.1 PPP settings. Click OK. Note that the program will
run a lot slower than direct network connection.

iDR

FEMALE

RS232 SERIAL PORT

FEMALE

NULL MODEM 9PIN FEMALE TO FEMALE CABLE

iDR

FEMALE

MODEM PORT

9PIN FEMALE TO MALE RS232 CABLE

TELEPHONE LINE

PHONE SOCKETS

MODEM

PHONE CABLE

MALE

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