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Section 4: QBox Configuration and Operation

Configuring network connections

Connecting QBox to an existing network

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NOTE: Duplicate IP addresses will cause problems on the network. If static IP

addresses are to be used, it is very important to ensure that they are

different from other addresses already in use.

In addition, the precise settings for QBox and the servers should be manually entered if the DNS

server cannot be correctly set up to provide the Gateway and DNS sever settings.

1. Connect a RJ45 cable from the Ethernet hub/switch to the computer.

2. Connect another RJ45 cable from a vacant port on the hub/switch to a QBox.

3. Make sure that the QBox and the computer are switched on.

4. Make sure that the hub/switch is powered on and already configured to operate.

5. In QBox, access the configuration menu by pressing F8].

6. Press the Down arrow key to highlight Configure QBox and then press Enter.

7. Press the Down arrow to highlight Network Configuration and press Enter.

8. Press the Down arrow key until Wired Network Connection is highlighted and

press Enter.

9. Press the Ctrl and Page Down keys to select the IPv4 Settings page.

10.To manually set a static IP address press the Tab key and then the Space bar to

select Manual Configuration. The IP Address fields become active.