Installation guide

Kaleidescape Part No. 101-0105-00 Rev 3 Page 23
Kaleidescape Installation Guide Physical Installation
Figure 3-2 shows two basic network configurations.
Note: If the existing switch has too few ports, or Ethernet cable lengths to the
switch exceed 328 ft (100 m), add an extra switch to the network. Do NOT
substitute a router. Connect additional switches to the switch. Do NOT use
the router to connect two switches or bandwidth suffers.
Note: Kaleidescape components are accessed through a computer browser
interface, which MUST be on the same IP subnet. A second router creates
an additional subnet and prevents communication.
Figure 3-2 Basic Network Configurations
3U Server
Gigabit switch
M500 Player
M500 Player
Personal
computer
DSL/Cable modem
Gigabit
router
(with DHCP)
3U Server
DSL/Cable modem
Gigabit
router
(with DHCP)
Gigabit
switch
Gigabit
switch
M500 Player
M500 Player
Do NOT use
a router here
Personal
computer
Configuration 1
Configuration 2