Installation manual

Installing and Connecting the Unit
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Note:
It is also possible to utilize Power over Ethernet to power the unit via the network cable
connection to the Ethernet 802.3af PoE port.
3.2.3 Connecting the Unit to the Network
By default the unit is shipped with the factory default IP address 192.168.123.10.
Caution:
Before connecting the unit to the network, set the unit IP address according to your specific
network requirements to avoid address conflicts. Refer to the instructions in this section on
how to change the unit’s IP addresses.
If your network uses firewalls, you must configure them to support communication among the units and
computers running the Internet browser used to connect to the unit’s web interface.
Note:
Refer to the HTML Edition Units User’s Guide for setting the unit IP address and required
firewall settings.
To connect a unit to the network
1. Connect a PC/laptop directly to the unit using a network cable connected to the Ethernet port
located on the front panel of the unit. See Figure 3: trk1 Power Connection Panel.
2. Change the IP address according to your specific requirements. See the following section.
3. Disconnect the unit from your PC/laptop.
4. Connect the unit to the system network as follows:
a. Connect the network cable to the Ethernet port located on the front panel of the unit. See
Figure 3: trk1 Power Connection Panel.
b. Connect the other network cable end to the network switch/hub.
To change the unit’s IP address
1. Insert the CD included in the package in your computer’s disk drive.
2. Run the configurator.exe file by clicking on the icon. The Configurator application
opens.
3. Select the unit by right-clicking on it.