Kramer Electronics user manual Connecting the VP-725XLA via the Ethernet port

Connecting the VP-725XLA Presentation Switcher / Scaler

contains all nine wires for a full connection of the D-sub connector. Because the null-modem adapter (which already includes the flow control jumpering described in Method A above) only requires pins 2, 3 and 5 to be connected, you are free to decide whether to connect only these 3 pins or all 9 pins.

Figure 5: Straight Cable RS-232 Connection with a Null Modem Adapter

6.4 Connecting the VP-725XLA via the Ethernet port

You can connect the VP-725XLAvia the Ethernet, using a crossover cable (see section 6.4.1) for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable

(see section 6.4.2) for connection via a network hub or network router.

See section 8.4 for Ethernet configuration.

6.4.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)

You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-725XLAto the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.

This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the VP-725XLAduring the initial configuration

After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your network card as follows:

1.Right-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.

2.Select Properties and right-click Local Area Connection Properties.

3.Select Properties.

The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.

4.Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see Figure 6).

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