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Physical Equipment Setup
Before setting up the KUMO router(s) and KUMO CP panels, ensure you’ve got all
equipment interconnected:
1. Connect power supplies (1 or 2 for redundancy) to KUMO routers and control panels.
2. Connect source and destination SDI equipment (this step can be deferred).
3. Connect network:
• Direct Connection: connect a KUMO router to a KUMO CP (if used), or to a Mac or
PC, via an Ethernet Cable.
• LAN Connection: connect a KUMO router (and a KUMO CP if used) to a hub or
switch and connect a PC or Mac to the same LAN via a hub or switch.
NOTE: KUMO devices are compatible with both CAT-5 straight-through and cross-over Ethernet
cables—they automatically detect whichever is used.
4. Proceed to your desired network configuration method using one of the procedures
presented later in the chapter.
Quick Start Configuration
Some simple methods of quickly configuring your KUMO system for fast operation are
presented here. More detailed descriptions are presented later in this manual. We
strongly recommend that you read the full KUMO Manual to get the most out of your
system.
Default Auto
Configure KUMO
Router and CP
If you purchased a KUMO CP along with your KUMO router, the easiest way to get your
system operating is to simply directly connect them with a single Ethernet cable and
power up both units. The KUMO CP will use an Auto Configure function to set itself up to
operate with the KUMO router it is directly connected to. The KUMO CP panel buttons
will light and, if SDI BNC connections have been made, you will be able to route sources
to destinations.
Figure 6. KUMO Router Direct Connection to KUMO CP
A KUMO CP that has had its network settings configured previously will not
automatically find a directly connected KUMO router in this manner.
The Reset “Auto Configure control on the KUMO CP’s Configuration webpage can be
used to restore this capability. See
“Configuration Page” on page 46 .
DHCP on an Existing
Network
Another easy way to get your KUMO system operating is to connect the KUMO Router
and KUMO CP to an existing network configured with a DHCP server. When the units
reset during power up, they will see the DHCP server and automatically be given