Eicon Networks 1551 - Manual (Page 3)

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This section will describe how to connect one computer to the Eicon 1550/1551. Once the setup is running correctly, you can
connect up to three other LAN devices, such as other computers or a network-capable printer.
Leave your computer on during installation.
1. Connect the power adapter.
When connected, the Power indicator light (on the front of
the device) should turn on.
2. Connect your VHSI cable.
Connect the appropriate end of the cable to the VHSI
port of the Eicon 1550/1551, then connect the other end
to your modem or leased line connector.
Note: VHSI cables are not included with your Eicon 1550/1551. Cables
can be ordered from Eicon Networks, or you can build your own (see
the User’s Guide).
3. Connect the blue Ethernet cable.
This cable plugs into the Ethernet port of your computer.
Plug the other end into your any of the Ethernet ports on
the Eicon 1550/1551. It does not matter which Ethernet
port you use.
Once connected, the Ethernet status light for the
connected port should light up, indicating that the
Ethernet cable is connected properly.
4. Verify your TCP/IP settings, if required.
TCP/IP for your Ethernet card should be configured to
acquire its IP address from a DHCP server automatically.
Ethernet cards are normally set this way by default. See
the ‘TCP/IP Settings’ section in the User’s Guide for
details on how to do this, or consult the help included with
your operating system.
5. Restart your computer. This forces your computer to
acquire a new IP address from the Eicon 1550/1551.
6. To continue, see ‘Step 2: Access the Configuration
Pages’ on page 4.
Step 1: Connect the Cables
1 2 4 3
VHSI
Blue Ethernet cable
(Straight-through)
Power
Adapter VHSI cable
To modem or
leased line
To power
outlet
To network
adapter