dbx DriveRack PA2 - Manual (Page 13)

9
®
Network Connections
1� Download and install the free DriveRack
PA2 control app from the iTunes
® Store,
the Android ® Market, or from www.
dbxpro.com.
2� Connect a straight-through CAT5e or
CAT6 Ethernet cable (sold separately)
to the Ethernet port on the DriveRack
PA2.
3� Connect the other end of the Ethernet
cable to one of the LAN ports on a
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol) enabled network router or
switch.
4� For a wired connection, connect your
computer’s Ethernet port to one of the
other LAN ports on the router or switch
using a straight-through CAT5e or
CAT6 cable.
5� If using a Wi-Fi router, connect to
the Wi-Fi network using your Wi-Fi
equipped computer or device.
6� After applying power, you can ensure
the PA2 has been assigned an IP
address by pressing the
UTILITY button
then selecting the SYSTEM INFO
option.
Note: A DHCP enabled switch or router
must be used to assign an IP address to the
DriveRack PA2. See ‘Networking’ on page
57 for more information on controlling the
PA2 over a network.
Wired Ethernet Switch
120V 50/60Hz 120V 50/60Hz 120V 50/60Hz
WAN LAN
1 2 3 4
Ethernet Router With DHCP Enabled
Ethernet Switch With DHCP Enabled
DriveRack PA2 DriveRack PA2
Mac ® or Windows ®
Computer
Mac ® or Windows ®
Computer
or or
DriveRack PA2
Wi-Fi Router With DHCP Enabled
WAN LAN
1 2 3 4
Mac ® or Windows ®
Computer With Wi-Fi
Android ® or iOS ®
Tablet
Android ® or iOS ®
Smartphone
Wired Ethernet Router
120V 50/60Hz 120V 50/60Hz 120V 50/60Hz
WAN LAN
1 2 3 4
Ethernet Router With DHCP Enabled
Ethernet Switch With DHCP Enabled
DriveRack PA2 DriveRack PA2
Mac ® or Windows ®
Computer
Mac ® or Windows ®
Computer
or or
DriveRack PA2
Wi-Fi Router With DHCP Enabled
WAN LAN
1 2 3 4
Mac ® or Windows ®
Computer With Wi-Fi
Android ® or iOS ®
Tablet
Android ® or iOS ®
Smartphone
Wi-Fi Router
120V 50/60Hz 120V 50/60Hz 120V 50/60Hz
WAN LAN
1 2 3 4
Ethernet Router With DHCP Enabled
Ethernet Switch With DHCP Enabled
DriveRack PA2 DriveRack PA2
Mac ® or Windows ®
Computer
Mac ® or Windows ®
Computer
or or
DriveRack PA2
Wi-Fi Router With DHCP Enabled
WAN LAN
1 2 3 4
Mac ® or Windows ®
Computer With Wi-Fi
Android ® or iOS ®
Tablet
Android ® or iOS ®
Smartphone