Kramer Electronics VP-81SIDN user manual Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC

6.5Connecting to the VP-81SIDN 8x1 Digital Step-In Switcher via Ethernet

You can connect to the VP-81SIDNvia Ethernet using either of the following methods:

∙Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Section 6.5.1)

∙Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see Section 6.5.2)

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.

6.5.1Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC

You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-81SIDNdirectly to the Ethernet port on your PC using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.

iThis type of connection is recommended for identifying the VP-81SIDNwith the factory configured default IP address.

After connecting the VP-81SIDNto 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 7.

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