User guide

CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION

NOTE:

The DHCP server must be configured to assign IP addresses to the unit that do not expire.

NOTE:

Do not change the mode to DHCP unless the equipment is connected to a DHCP server.

See The Serial Menu on page 41

To install the Black Box ServSwitch DTX5002 Extender on a network:

1. Connect the transmitter to the remote computer as described previously in “Point-to-

point installation” on page 24. Connect one end of the UTP cable to the transmitter’s

RJ-45 connector. Connect the other end of the UTP cable to the Ethernet network.

2. Connect the receiver to the peripherals as described above in “Point-to-point

installation” on page 24. Use a length of UTP cable to connect the receiver to the

Ethernet network via the RJ-45 connector on the rear of the receiver.

3. Power up the receiver. A connection will be automatically established with the

remote computer.

4. Use the serial menu to re-configure the network settings for the transmitter. For more

information on how to do this see

“Configuring Network Settings” on page 43.

NOTE:

If the receiver and transmitter are to be located on different subnets, configure their network settings

before you connect to the network.

NOTE:

If there are already transmitter/receiver pairs operating on the subnet, configure network settings of new

transmitter/receiver pairs before connecting them to the network.

5. Use the serial menu to re-configure the network settings for the receiver. For more

information on how to do this see

“Configuring Network Settings” on page 43.

6. Repeat this procedure for each transmitter and receiver pair you wish to install on the

network.

Default network settings

Component IP Address Type

Default

Gateway

Subnet Mask

Receiver 192.168.13.1 static 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0

Transmitter 192.168.13.2 static 0.0.0.0 255.255.255.0