Grass Valley Profile XP Aug 16 2004 - Manual (Page 266)

Chapter 11 Setting up a Simple Network
266 Profile XP System Guide 23 July 2004
Setting up a simple Windows NT network
The Windows NT operating system on all Profile XP systems comes pre-configured for
connection to Ethernet using TCP/IP protocol on either 10BaseT or 100BaseT networks.
The Profile XP Ethernet adapter is set up to auto-sense the correct network speed, so all
you have to do is perform the following steps on each Profile XP system you’ll be
connecting to the network.
Steps to perform:
• Set machine name and IP address on each Profile XP system
• Power-off and connect proper cabling
• Power-on the hub or switch and configure if necessary
• Power-on and test each Profile XP system on the network
NOTE: If you are integrating your Profile XP system into an existing local or wide
area network, you may require more steps than those listed here. You must consult
with the network administrator to obtain the information you need to configure the
Profile XP for an existing network.
Set machine name and IP address on each Profile XP system
Use these steps to set the machine name and IP address on each Profile XP system.
1. Set up the machine name as follows:
a. Log on as Administrator (see “Logging on Windows NT” on page 44).
b. Open the Control Panel by clicking Start | Settings | Control Panel .
c. Double-click Network .
d. On the Identification tab click the Change button.
e. In the Computer Name box enter a name for the Profile XP system. The default
name for each Profile XP system is the unit serial number. You may want to use
something more meaningful, such as
Profile1 or Profile2.
f. Click OK to close Computer Name dialog box.