Geist RCX Series v3 - Manual (Page 14)

GM1111 14 Revision Date 4/3/2014
Initial Setup
Connect the RCX, RCO, RCM-O or RCU-O series unit to your computer using a crossover cable
or hub/switch.
Windows XP
On your computer, go to “Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and Dial Up
Connections”
Right click on “Local Area Connection” and select “Properties”
Select “Use the following IP address”. Use these settings:
 IP Address:
192.168.123.1
 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
 Gateway:
Leave blank
Click “OK” twice.
The unit should now be accessible in a web browser via the unit’s permanent IP address:
http://192.168.123.123/. See Unit Configuration (page 28) for details.
Figure 14: Windows XP network settings for initial setup.
MacOS X 10.5 and 10.6
Open System Preferences via the Dock or the Apple menu.
Select “Network” under “Internet & Network.”
Select “Ethernet” from the list on the left side of the window and enter these settings on the
right side of the window: