Talkswitch 24-CA - Manual (Page 22)

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1. Connect TalkSwitch to your hub or switch using the supplied Ethernet
cable and connect your PC to the hub or switch using another standard
Ethernet (CAT 5) cable with RJ45 connectors.
2. If not already turned on, press the Power button on the front of your
TalkSwitch and turn on your computer.
3. Double-click the TalkSwitch icon on your desktop to open the
configuration software. If the software was unable to detect your
TalkSwitch automatically, a dialog box opens requesting you to select the
connection type.
4. Select Ethernet and the adapter you wish to use from the drop-down list
and click Connect...
Figure 8: Ethernet connection
5. Once connection has been established, the TalkSwitch System
Configuration window opens. See Figure 30 on page 29.
1.7.2 USB Connection
A USB cable is supplied with specific models. The
PC and TalkSwitch unit must be in close proximity.
1. Connect the cable to a USB port on your PC and to the USB port on the
back of TalkSwitch.
2. If not already turned on, press the Power button on the front of your
TalkSwitch and turn on your computer.
A PC can connect directly to the TalkSwitch LAN port using a ‘cross-over’
cable equipped with RJ-45 connectors.
If you encounter difficulties opening the TalkSwitch configuration
software, check that all your wires and plugs are securely connected.