Connecting to the media server directly

Connecting to the media server directly

To access the media server directly, use a computer with the following minimum specifications:

Windows 2000/XP operating system

32-MB RAM

40-MB available disk space

RS-232 port connector

Network interface card (NIC) with a 10/100BaseT Ethernet interface

10/100 BaseT Ethernet, category 5 (or better), crossover cable with an RJ45 connector on each end (MDI to MDI-X)

CD-ROM drive

1.Plug one end of the CAT5 cable into the services access port on the media server faceplate.

See Services laptop computer connected directly to the S8400 Media Server on page 76.

2.Plug one end of the CAT5 cable into the NIC on your computer. Use a NIC adapter if necessary.

3.Configure your network connection

IP address: 192.11.13.5

Subnet mask: 255.255.255.252

For specific information, see Configuring the network for Windows 2000/XP on page 80.

Once connected, use a terminal emulation program or a Web browser to administer the media server.

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