Using the smtcp module (continued), Connecting to the smtcp-2 for the first time – Smart Avi HDR 8X8 User Manual

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COMPUTER

IP ROUTER

SMTCP-2

RS-232

SERIAL

CAT5

CAT5

MATRIX SWITCH (NOT CONNECTED)

Connecting to the SMTCP-2 for the first time

The first time you connect the SMTCP-2, you will need to perform the following steps to set

the initial configuration. This includes establishing an HTTP connection and manually setting

the IP address for the SMTCP-2.

1.

Power off all devices.

2. Use a female to male Straight-Through RS-232 (Serial) cable to

connect the SMTCP-2 to the computer.

3. Use a CAT5 ethernet cable to connect the SMTCP-2 to a TCP/

IP network via a network router or other network connection

that has DHCP enabled. If your network does not support DHCP,

please see page 22 of this manual for instructions.

2.

Power on the computer and run a terminal program such as Hyperterminal to open a

serial connection to the SMTCP-2 using the standard 9600 baud, 8, N, 1 configuration.

3.

Power on the SMTCP-2. When powered on, it will obtain an IP address automatically via

DHCP from the network.

4.

The IP information for the SMTCP-2 will be displayed on the terminal screen as follows:

**************************

* SmartAVI control is UP *

* version 10.12.20#6 *

**************************

addr:192.168.1.102

Mask:255.255.255.0

gtwy:192.168.1.1

**************************

NOTE: the above IP address is for demonstration purposes only. Actual results may be different.

5.

The IP address shown must be used to connect to the SMTCP via HTTP.

6.

Open a web browser and navigate to the IP address that is indicated. You will be

Using the SMTCP module (continued)

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