9. Network Configuration

9.1 Cable Connections

Please follow the instructions below to connect your DVR to a computer or a network and to choose a proper RJ-45 cable configuration for connections.

Physical specification of RJ-45 cable for Ethernet

Wire Type

Cat. 5

Connector Type

RJ-45

 

 

Max. Cable Length

30 m

 

 

Hub Wiring Configuration

Straight Through

 

 

PC Wiring Configuration

Cross Over

 

 

9.1.1 Connect to a computer

Use this option to control and view the DVR from a nearby computer. Connect a crossover LAN cable from the DVR’s ETHERNET port directly to the jack on a computer’s LAN card.

 

 

FROM MUX

 

 

 

VIDEO

MAIN MONITOR

 

 

 

 

 

AUDIO

RS-485

 

 

 

I N

I N

 

 

 

 

 

ETHERNET

RS-232

 

 

 

 

10/100

 

 

 

 

OUT

OUT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TO

 

TO

ALARM

I / O

 

MUX'S VCR IN

DC12V

M O N I T O R

 

 

RJ-45

CROSSOVER CABLE

NOTE: In order for the DVR to communicate with the computer, determine the internal IP address of the computer. This can be done in a couple of ways depending on your operating system.

Windows XP users:

1.Click the START menu and click on CONTROL PANEL, open the NETWORK CONNECTIONS page.

2.Click on the Local Area Connection icon.

3.Click on the SUPPORT tab inside the Local Area Connection window.

4.An automatic private address should have been created. Take note of the IP address.

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Maxtor SLD240 operation manual Network Configuration, Cable Connections, Physical specification of RJ-45 cable for Ethernet

SLD240 specifications

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