4 operating the vsm-4x4a via ethernet, 1 connecting the ethernet port directly to a pc, Operating the vsm-4x4a via ethernet – Kramer 4 x 4 Seamless AV Matrix Switcher/Multi-Scaler User Manual

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VSM-4x4A

Controlling the VSM-4x4A

6.4

Operating the VSM-4x4A via Ethernet

You can connect to the

VSM-4x4A

via Ethernet using either of the following

methods:

Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see

Section 6.4.1

)

Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see

Section 6.4.2

)

Note

: If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6,

speak to your IT department for specific installation instructions.

6.4.1

Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC

You can connect the Ethernet port of the

VSM-4x4A

directly to the Ethernet port on

your PC using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.

This type of connection is recommended for identifying the

VSM-4x4A

with the factory configured default IP address.

After connecting the

VSM-4x4A

to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:

1. Click

Start

>

Control Panel

>

Network and Sharing Center

.

2. Click

Change Adapter Settings

.

3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and

click

Change settings of this connection

.

The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network

adapter appears as shown in

Figure 14

.

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