Getting Started Guide

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Detailed Hardware Installation and Initial Setup Steps
Overview
Caution Make sure the air flow is not restricted around the sides and back of the DCM
Controller.
5. Connect the DCM Controller to a Power Source
Plug the included power cord into the DCM Controller’s power connector on
the back panel and into a nearby AC power source.
Figure 2-2. DCM Controller, Rear View with Power Plug
6. Connect the Network Cable
Connect a network cable from a network device or patch panel to port 1 on
the front of the DCM Controller. (For information about the type of network
cable you should use, see Table 2-1 on page 2-4.)
Figure 2-3. DCM Controller Front Panel Port Connections
7. Configure the IP Settings
Before you can access the DCM Controller’s Web browser interface, you must
assign it an IP address and define its default gateway. Table 2-2 lists two
methods for configuring these settings and the page where you can find the
corresponding instructions.