Lindy MC5-IP manual To connect the Global user IP network port, IP network link

Global user (IP network port)

The MC5-IP models provide an	LOCAL	REMOTE
	USER	USER
autosensing Ethernet IP port that
can operate at 10 or 100Mbps,		U S
according to the network speed.	POWER
The MC5-IP models are designed	IN
to reside quite easily at any part of	CAM
your network:	COMPUTER

• They can be placed within	SYSTEM
the local network, behind any
firewall/router connections to the Internet, or

GLOBAL

USER

IP

MODEM

/ISDN

POWER

SWITCH

To connect the Global user (IP network) port

1Depending upon where in the network the MC5-IP is being connected, run a category 5, 5e or 6 link cable from the appropriate hub or router to the MC5-IP unit.

2Connect the plug of the link cable into the IP port on the front panel of the MC5-IP unit.

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•They can be placed externally to the local network, on a separate sub- network or with an open Internet connection.

Wherever in the network an MC5-IP is situated, you will need to determine certain configuration issues such as address allocation and/or firewall adjustment to allow correct operation. Please refer to Networking issues within the Configuration chapter for more details.

IMPORTANT: When an MC5-IP is accessible from the public Internet or dial up connection, you must ensure that sufficient security measures are employed.

IP network link

3Configure the network settings as appropriate to the position of the MC5-IP within the network - see Networking issues for details.

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