Compex Systems AP4530 Connecting the iDR-8 Direct to the PC, Connecting the iDR-8 to a Network

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CAT5 UTP RJ45 CABLE

LAN PORT

How to get the MAC address

If you need to obtain the unit hardware MAC address for network IP address administration then proceed as follows:

With the face plate removed, connect your PC to the iDR-8front panel RS232 port. Run the Allen & Heath Update iDR Unit Software HyperTerminal application using your preferred COM port. Press the front panel CODE UPDATE switch. The MAC address is displayed within the information on the HyperTerminal screen. To exit, release the CODE UPDATE switch. The unit takes a short while to time out of update mode and reboot. Note that no code is changed or loaded during this process.

Connecting the iDR-8 Direct to the PC

1 Connect the PC to the iDR-8 Plug the PC Ethernet port

into the iDR-8rear panel NETWORK port using the CAT5 UTP cable provided. Power up the PC and iDR unit.

2 Set the MDI/X switch in This is located next to the

NETWORK socket. Press the switch in for direct connection. The LINK indicator lights once communication is recognised.

3 Decide the IP addresses Both should have manually assigned IP addresses. DHCP should be turned off (see below). If an address change is needed, consider whether you want to change it on the iDR-8unit or your PC. To make this decision you may need to consult with the network administrator if the unit or the PC is also used with a network, or the site engineer if other PCs are to be used with the unit.

You may use the internationally agreed ‘private network’ block of addresses, which is 192.168.0.nnn, where nnn is any number from 0 to 255. Set the Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0 to allow communication between all devices with addresses in the range from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.0.255.

4 Check the iDR-8 IP settings Access the front panel menu system. Go to menu *5 Network Setup. Under menu *5.1 set DHCP to NO. Then go to menu *5.2 and set the IP Address. Finally, go to menu *5.3 and set the Subnet Mask. Exit and reboot the iDR-8 for the changes to take effect.

5Check the PC IP settings Under the appropriate Network Settings item find the Local Area Network TCP/IP properties. Set the required IP address and Subnet Mask. Note that the Subnet Mask must be the same for both the iDR-8and the PC, but the IP address must be different. Refer to your Windows™ Help file for further information on setting up your PC.

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CAT5 UTP RJ45 CABLE

LAN PORT NETWORK SOCKETS

iDR-8User Guide

Connecting the iDR-8 to a Network

Before starting it is important that you refer to the network administrator for the required DHCP settings and IP addresses. Failure to do this may result in address conflicts and service disruption.

1 Decide the network settings Power up the iDR-8 but do not plug it into the network until you have configured its settings. Refer to the network administrator for the required DHCP setting and IP addresses.

2Set the iDR-8 IP settings Access the front panel menu system. Go to menu *5 Network Setup. Under menu *5.1 set DHCP to YES or NO as required. If set to NO then go to menu *5.2 and set the IP Address. Then go to menu *5.3 and set the Subnet Mask. Exit and reboot the iDR-8for the changes to take effect.

3 Set the MDI/X switch out This is located next to the

NETWORK socket. Release the switch for network connection.

4 Plug the iDR-8 into the network Use a CAT5 UTP cable

such as the one provided. Plug the iDR-8NETWORK port into an available network socket. The rear panel LINK indicator lights once communication is recognised.

4 Set your PC network settings If you are using your PC to configure the iDR-8over the network make sure it is correctly set to avoid address conflict and to communicate on the same Subnet. Refer to the network administrator for advice.

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