User`s manual

User's Manual 3. Installing the MediaPack

Version 2.2 31 July 2007

 Connecting the RS-232 serial interface (refer to Section 'Connecting the RS-232

Serial Interface' on page 34)

 Connecting the Lifeline port (refer to Section 'Connecting the Lifeline Port' on page 34)

 Connecting the PSTN Fallback port (refer to Section 'Connecting the PSTN Fallback

Port' on page 36)

 Connecting to Power (refer to Section 'Connecting the Power Source' on page 37)

3.4.1 Connecting the LAN Interface

The MediaPack provides a LAN interface port for connection to a local area network (LAN).

The cable and connector requirements for LAN cabling are as follows:

 Cable: straight-through Cat 5 cable.

 Connector: 8-pin RJ-45.

 Connector Pinouts: refer to the figure below:

Figure 3-4: RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Pinouts

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

RJ-45 Connector and Pinout

4, 5, 7, 8

not

connected

1 - Tx+

2 - Tx-

3 - Rx+

6 - Rx-

¾ To connect the MediaPack to the LAN:

1. Connect the RJ-45 connector, at the one end of the Ethernet Cat 5 cable (supplied), to

the MediaPack's LAN port (labeled LAN).

2. Connect the other end of the cable directly to your network (e.g., switch or PC).

3.4.2 Connecting the WAN Interface

The MediaPack provides a WAN interface port for connection to the wide area network

(WAN).

The cable and connector requirements for WAN cabling are as follows: