Kramer Electronics user manual Connecting to the VP-770 via RS-232

You can now control the machine via the Web page.

8.4Connecting to the VP-770 via RS-232

You can connect to the VP-770via an RS-232 connection using, for example, a PC. Note that a null-modem adapter/connection is not required.

To connect to the VP-770via RS-232, connect the RS-232 9-pin D-sub rear panel port on the VP-770unit via a 9-wire straight cable (only pin 2 to pin 2, pin 3 to pin 3, and pin 5 to pin 5 need to be connected) to the RS-232 9-pin D-sub port on your PC.

8.5Connecting the VP-770 via the ETHERNET Port

You can connect the VP-770via the Ethernet, using a crossover cable

(see Section 8.5.1) for direct connection to the PC or a straight through cable (see Section 8.5.2) for connection via a network hub or network router.

8.5.1Connecting the ETHERNET Port directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)

You can connect the Ethernet port of the VP-770to the Ethernet port on your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.

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This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory default IP Address of the VP-770during the initial configuration.

After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:

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

2.Select Properties.

3.Right-click Local Area Connection Properties.

4.Select Properties.

The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.

5.Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties Button (see Figure 28).

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