Instruction manual

Setup
Page 66 Solution & Solution XL Operating Manual – Issue 1.0
Changing an IP Address
On Windows XP, to configure
the IP address of a PC, first
select Start, Connect To, Show
All Connections…
Find the connection for the
Network Adaptor you want to
use (usually “Local Area
Connection”) and right click on it,
selecting “Properties”.
Select the “Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)” and press Properties
Enter the required IP address
settings in the popup window
and select OK.
In Mac OS X, to set an IP address, first click the Apple (top left hand corner)
and then select System Preferences. Choose Network, and then click
Advanced.
Switch vs Crossover
There are two ways of making an Ethernet connection with a ZerOS console
Via a standard Ethernet Switch – the desk is connected to one connector on
the switch, and other devices are connected to another port
Via a crossover cable – the desk and connected device are connected
together directly via a crossed network cable. This system is ideal for
visualisation PCs as it negates the need for an additional box in the middle,
however this system has its drawbacks – it is not possible to use DHCP
configuration, and it is not possible to connect more than one device in this
manner.
DHCP
DHCP is a protocol used by Ethernet enabled devices to dynamically allocate
an IP address to devices on the network. In order to use this system, a DHCP
host must exist on the network. Some Ethernet Switches offer DHCP
capabilities, as do Wireless Routers. It is important that you ensure that there
is only ONE DHCP host on a network – multiple DHCP hosts can cause
malfunctioning of the system.