Black Box AC1059A, AC1059A-E User Manual
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CUSTOMER
SUPPORT
INFORMATION
FEBRUARY 2007
AC1059A
AC1059A-E
Remote Video System IP
FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
and INDUSTRY CANADA
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
telephone reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables and power cords are required to connect this device to a personal
computer or other Class B certified device.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques
de classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This equipment complies with the requirements of the European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
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NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)
ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea
operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo,
sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc..
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el
fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las
instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del
aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se
debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de
calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo
de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea
eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por
objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde
salen del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de
tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u
orificios de ventilación.
NOM STATEMENT
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18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.
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TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
BLACK BOX and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks of BB Technologies, Inc.
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries.
Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Telnet is a trademark of Telnet Communications, Inc.
UL is a registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
UNIX is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories, Inc.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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Important Safety Information
This device complies with the safety requirements standards listed below:
•UL
®
1950, third edition
• CSA No. 950
Take the following precautions to avoid contact with electrical current:
• Never install electrical wiring during an electrical storm.
• Never install an Ethernet connection in wet locations unless the product is specifically designed for wet
locations.
• Use caution when installing or modifying Ethernet lines.
• Make sure the tools you use (such as a screwdriver) have insulated handles.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles.
• Do not place Ethernet wiring or connections in any conduit, outlet, or junction box containing electrical
wiring.
• Installing inside wire may bring you close to electrical wire, conduit, terminals, and other electrical facilities.
Use extreme caution to avoid electrical shock from such facilities, and avoid contact with all such facilities.
• Install Ethernet wiring at least 6 feet (1.8 m) from bare power wiring or lightning rods and associated wires,
and at least 6 inches (15.2 cm) from other wire (antenna wires, doorbell wires, wires from transformers to
neon signs, etc.), steam or hot water pipes, and heating ducts.
• Do not use an Ethernet device while in a bathtub, shower, swimming pool, or similar hazardous location.
• Do not connect to, remove, or modify protectors and grounding wire placed by the service provider.
• Do not touch uninsulated Ethernet wiring if lightning is likely.
• External wiring: Any external communications wiring you may install needs to be constructed to all relevant
electrical codes. In the United States, this is the National Electrical Code Article 800. Contact a licensed
electrician for details.
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Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................8
2. Overview .................................................................................................................................................................9
2.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................9
2.2 What’s Included.........................................................................................................................................10
2.3 Hardware Description ...............................................................................................................................10
2.3.1 Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................10
2.3.2 Back Panel ....................................................................................................................................12
2.4 Remote Video System IP Configuration Examples.................................................................................12
2.4.1 Point-of-Sale Stations ...................................................................................................................13
2.4.2 Restaurant Ordering Stations......................................................................................................14
2.4.3 Other Industry Applications........................................................................................................16
3. Hardware Installation ..........................................................................................................................................17
4. Configuring Devices ............................................................................................................................................18
4.1 Assign an IP Address to the Device ..........................................................................................................18
4.1.1 Configuring the IP Address Using the RVS Device Setup Wizard ...........................................18
4.1.2 Configuring the IP Address Using DHCP..................................................................................19
4.1.3 Configuring the IP Address Using Auto-IP ................................................................................19
4.1.4 Testing the IP Address Configuration ........................................................................................19
4.2 Configuration Through the RVS Device Setup Wizard..........................................................................20
4.2.1 Discover the Device......................................................................................................................21
4.2.2 Configure Network Settings ........................................................................................................22
4.2.3 Configure Remote Video System IP Settings ............................................................................23
4.2.4 Install RealPort and Specify a Device Description.....................................................................29
4.2.5 Verify Configuration Settings......................................................................................................30
4.2.6 Save Settings .................................................................................................................................31
4.2.7 Completing the Wizard................................................................................................................32
4.2.8 To Further Configure the Remote Video System IP..................................................................32
4.3 Configuration Through the Web User Interface....................................................................................33
4.3.1 Open the Web Interface..............................................................................................................33
4.3.2 Organization of the Web Interface.............................................................................................35
4.3.3 Change the IP Address ................................................................................................................36
4.3.4 Configure Terminal Emulator Settings ......................................................................................37
4.3.5 Configure Remote Access Settings .............................................................................................40
4.3.6 Configure Video Settings.............................................................................................................42
4.3.7 Configure Network Communications ........................................................................................43
4.3.8 Configure Serial Ports..................................................................................................................45
4.3.9 Configure System Settings...........................................................................................................47
4.3.10 Configure Security Features........................................................................................................48
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Chapter Page
4.4 Configuration Through the Command Line ..........................................................................................48
4.4.1 Accessing the Command Line ....................................................................................................48
4.4.2 Verifying Which Commands are Supported..............................................................................48
4.5 Batch Capabilities for Configuring Multiple Devices .............................................................................49
5. Monitoring Devices..............................................................................................................................................50
5.1 About Monitoring......................................................................................................................................50
5.2 Monitoring Capabilities from the Web User Interface...........................................................................50
5.3 Monitoring Capabilities from SNMP .......................................................................................................57
5.4 Monitoring Devices from the Command Line........................................................................................57
6. Administering Devices .........................................................................................................................................59
6.1 Administration from the Web User Interface .........................................................................................59
6.1.1 File Management..........................................................................................................................59
6.1.2 Backup/Restore Device Configurations.....................................................................................60
6.1.3 Update Firmware and Boot/POST Code...................................................................................61
6.1.4 Restore Device Configuration to Factory Defaults ....................................................................62
6.1.5 Display System Information.........................................................................................................64
6.1.6 Reboot the Device........................................................................................................................65
6.2 Administration from the Command-Line Interface ...............................................................................66
7. Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................................................67
7.1 Calling Black Box.......................................................................................................................................67
7.2 Shipping and Packaging ...........................................................................................................................67
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1. Specifications
Serial Inter
face
Flow Control: Hardware and software
Signal Support: Serial port 1: Full signal support for TXD, RXD, RTS, CTS, DTR, DSR, and DCD;
Serial port 2: Signal support for TXD, RXD, RTS, and CTS only
Interface: Serial ports 1 and 2: EIA-232 (DB9 male, 5, 6, 7, or 8 data bits, 1, 1.5, or 2 stop bits,
mark/space/even/odd parity)
Network Inter
face
Standard: IEEE 802.3af
Physical Layer: 10/100BASE-T
Data Rate: 100 Mbps, autosensing
Recommended Network Use Rate: Below 50%
Ethernet Duplex Mode: Full duplex, half-duplex, autosensing
General
Resolution: Up to 1600 x 1200, up to 32-bit color
Performance: Near-motion video
Operating Systems Supported: Compatible with any operating system supporting VNS server application,
including Windows
®
, Linux®, and other UNIX®platforms; Macintosh®; and DOS (no RealPort support)
Network Compatibility: 10-/100-Mbps switched Ethernet
Memory: 16 MB RAM
Throughput Speed: Up to 230,400 bps
User Controls: (1) Reset pushbutton
Connectors: Ethernet: (1) 10/100 RJ-45;
Video: (1) HD15 F;
USB: (2) Type A F;
Serial: (1) RS-232 DB9 male, (1) RS-232 RJ-45;
Audio: (1)
1
⁄8
" stereo headphone (unamplified) output jack, (1)
1
⁄8
" mono microphone input jack,
(1) 4-section speaker connector (not used);
Power: (1) barrel connector
Indicators: (5) LEDs: (1) System Status, (1) USB Port 1, (1) USB Port 2, (1) Ethernet Port Link Status,
(1) Ethernet Port Activity Status
Temperature Tolerance: 32 to 131°F (0 to 55°C)
Relative Humidity: Up to 95%, noncondensing
Power: AC1059A: 115 VAC, 60 Hz, external; AC1059A-E: 230 VAC, 50 Hz, external
Size: 1"H x 7.2"W x 4.4"D (2.5 x 18.3 x 11.2 cm)
Weight: 0.6 lb. (0.3 kg)
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2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
With the Remote Video System IP (RVS), you can place one or more video displays at remote locations and
control the displays from a centrally-located CPU. For example, in a retail environment, you might have an RVS
at each cash register (or user station) connected via a network to the CPU. At each user station, you will need
one RVS. Each RVS has one VGA or SVGA port (links to a video-display monitor) and two USB ports (connect
to individual USB devices, such as a keyboard, mouse, or touch panel). If you need to connect more than two
USB devices to the RVS at the user station, you can plug a multiple-port USB hub into one or both of the RVS’s
USB ports. You can link multiple RVSes to one CPU.
The RVS connects to a Ethernet network. One RJ-45 Ethernet connector and two serial port connectors (one
DB9 and one RJ-45 connector) are on the RVS’s back panel to use for these connections. You can use one, two,
or all three ports at a user station.
Because it uses Display Over IP technology, this network-enabled video display hub makes it easy to connect
video displays anywhere on a wired LAN, while eliminating the need for locally-attached host PCs. It provides
one VGA or SVGA video port and multiple serial and USB ports for human interface devices such as a
keyboard, mouse, or touch panel. The Remote Video System IP software enables remote displays to
communicate with the host PC, without changing existing application software. Remote displays can be
centrally managed and monitored from a remote server or PC via an IP address.
The Remote Video System IP uses VNC (Virtual Network Computing) client software to provide remote access
to a computer on the network or Internet. This allows the device to communicate with the host PC without
changing existing application software. You must install VNC server or VNC client software on the host PC.
Centrally monitor and manage airport status displays or stadium scoreboards, for example, from a remote
server or PC via an IP address. For details about VNC software (included on the software and documentation
CD-ROM), see Section 4.3.5. To assign an IP address, see Section 4.1.
Remote Video System IP uses the patented RealPort COM/TTY port redirection for Microsoft
®
Windows,
UNIX, and Linux environments. RealPort software provides a virtual connection to serial devices, no matter
where they reside on the network. The software is installed directly on the host PC and allows applications to
talk to devices across a network as though the devices were directly attached to the host. Actually, the devices
are connected to a RVS device somewhere on the network. The RealPort driver (included on the CD-ROM)
translates serial over IP.
For legacy terminal-based systems, the Remote Video System IP also supports standard terminal emulation. You
can use the Remote Video System IP today in a terminal-oriented configuration and migrate to newer graphic
displays whenever you want.
Configure the Remote Video System IP for terminal emulation or remote access via a setup wizard. To further
fine-tune the configuration settings, monitor performance, and perform administration tasks, use the RVS’s
Web user interface, command-line interface, or Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) interface.
For security, the RVS uses one password and one permission level. It also features encryption and SNMP
security.
CHAPTER 2: Overview
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2.2 What’s Included
Your package should include the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box
Technical Support.
• Remote Video System IP
• Software and documentation CD-ROM
• Terminal block
• AC power supply
2.3 Hardware Description
2.3.1 FRONT PANEL
The Remote Video System IP’s front panel is shown in Figure 2-1. Its numbered components are described in
Table 2-1.
Figure 2-1. Front panel.
➀➁
➄➄
➂➃
➅➆
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Table 2-1. Front-panel indicators, connectors, and user controls.
Number Component Color Description
➀ System Status LED Solid red Hardware is initializing.
1-1-1 blinking green Firmware is initializing.
1-5-1 blinking green Device configuration has been restored to
its factory defaults.
Other blinking green Contact Tech Support.
➁
1
⁄8" connector — Used for mono microphone input.
➂
1
⁄8" connector — Used for stereo headphone output (unamplified).
➃ USB Port 1 Status LED Solid red Hardware is initializing.
Solid green Port is powered on and ready for operation.
➄ (2) USB Type A ports — Add up to two USB devices (keyboard, mouse,
touch panel, etc.) at the point of display. To add
more than two USB devices, connect a multipleport USB hub to one or both of these ports.
➅ USB Port 2 Status LED Solid red Hardware is initializing.
Solid green Port is powered on and ready for operation.
➆ Reset button — Press and hold this button to reset the RVS.
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2.3.2 BACK PANEL
The Remote Video System IP’s back panel is shown in Figure 2-2. Its labeled components are described in Table
2-2.
Figure 2-2. Back panel.
Table 2-2. Back-panel indicators, connectors, and user controls.
Number Component Color Description
➀ +5V power connector — Plug the power cord into this connector.
➁ 10/100 RJ-45 port — Use this connector for an Ethernet
connection.
➂ Ethernet Port Link Status LED Solid green Ethernet link is up.
➃ Ethernet Port Activity Status LED Blinking yellow Ethernet traffic is on the link.
➄ DB9 Port 1 — Use this connector for a serial connection.
➅ RJ-45 Port 2 — Use this connector for a serial connection.
➆ VGA connector — Connect the monitor here.
➇ Speaker connector — This connector is not currently supported.
It’s reserved for future use.
2.4 Remote Video System IP Configuration Examples
Protect your CPU from extreme temperatures and humidity. For example, you can have an RVS connected to a
VGA display monitor, USB mouse, and USB keyboard at an outdoor display booth. Since the CPU links to the
network via an IP connection, you can place it indoors in a temperature- and humidity-controlled environment.
Plus, relocating the PC CPU to a back office or other remote location lets you manage a multiple-RVS network
via a single IP connection.
➀➁ ➅➄➆
➇
➂
➃
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Sections 2.4.1 through 2.4.3 describe possible RVS applications.
2.4.1 P
OINT
-OF-SALE STATIONS
This example shows Remote Video System IP in use in a point-of-sale station in a department store. The
Remote Video System IP allows the business to remove PCs from the point-of-sale stations and have them in the
back office instead.
Figure 2-3. Point-of-sale application.
With the RealPort and VNC drivers on the server, the Remote Video System IP allows for USB, serial, or VGA
data and control to be transmitted over the network. The USB, serial, and VGA protocols are encapsulated in
IP packets that are transmitted. The Remote Video System IP is compatible with standard VGA or SVGA
displays and can also be used with an AnywhereUSB network-enabled USB hub to add additional USB devices
such as a keyboard and a mouse at the point of display.
NOTE
Right now, only USB devices that do not require drivers are supported at the point of
display. However, future releases of the Remote Video System IP will support USB
connections to a wider range of devices.
Server
USB, serial, or VGA
USB, serial, or VGA
TCP/IP 10/100 Ethernet
Ethernet LAN
USB
VGA Serial
Serial
Bar-code
scanner
Receipt
printer
Credit card
reader
Alphanumeric
cash register
Remote Video System IP
(AC1059A)
RealPort, VNC
software drivers
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2.4.2 RESTAURANT ORDERING STATIONS
Use the Remote Video System IP for terminal emulation at restaurant ordering stations.
Serial Configuration
Figure 2-4 shows the Remote Video System IP in a serial configuration. In this example, the Remote Video
System IP serves as a drop-in replacement for an existing kitchen display terminal. This configuration consists
of the application server driving the remote displays through a serial connection. The display data is sent in the
VT200 data stream format. Remote Video System IP receives the display data, interprets the protocol, and sends
the output to the attached display. A serial bump bar (a water-resistant keyboard commonly used in restaurants)
or other keyboard device may be connected to the Remote Video System IP. Data received from this bump bar
will be relayed back to the server application over the host connection serial line. The Remote Video System IP
can be configured to perform simple bump bar key data remapping.
Figure 2-4. Restaurant ordering station application, serial configuration.
Application server
Kitchen station
Kitchen station
Remote Video System IP #1
Remote Video System IP #n
Serial ports
Serial ports
Serial ports
Ethernet
Ethernet
Bump bar
Bump bar
Monitor
VGA
VGA
Monitor
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Ethernet Configuration
Figure 2-5 shows Remote Video System IP in an Ethernet configuration.
In this environment, the server application drives the remote displays through an Ethernet connection. The
display data is sent in the VT200 data stream format. Instead of communicating with a serial communications
port, the server application now communicates with a virtual communications port—both of these ports appear
identical to the server application so no modifications are required to the server application. The virtual COM
port transports the display data over the Ethernet to the destination Remote Video System IP where it is
received, interpreted, and rendered to the attached VGA display. As in the first configuration, you can attach a
local bump bar or other keyboard device to the Remote Video System IP if desired. In this configuration, one
or both of the serial ports on the Remote Video System IP are now available for use as serial ports. You can map
those serial ports to additional virtual communications ports on the server for the application’s use. The
Remote Video System IP appears to have three serial ports. Actually, there are two native serial ports (serial port
1 and serial port 2) and one VGA/video port.
Figure 2-5. Restaurant ordering station application, Ethernet configuration.
Ethernet
Ethernet
Operator station
Keypad
Receipt
printer
Monitor
Serial ports
VGA
Remote Video System IP Display #1
Remote Video System IP Display #n
Ethernet
Car hop station
Scanner
Bump bar
Monitor
Serial ports
VGA
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2.4.3 OTHER INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS
Other applications for the Remote Video System IP include:
• Banking: Place teller display stations in the bank’s customer area, and secure the server driving the teller
stations in a back office.
• Elevators: Elevator stations in luxury condominiums, hotels, and office buildings display advertising,
building information, and include a touch panel. These stations usually have a PC in each elevator car. Use
an RVS in each elevator car, and control the elevator displays from a central PC. The Remote Video System
IPs are linked to the PC by Ethernet cables in the elevator car’s wiring system.
• Industrial Automation: Remote Video System IP provides a solution for areas that don’t have a PC but need
a display and data-entry user station. Examples include clean-room environments, heavy-equipment
environments, or environments with chemicals in the atmosphere.
• Automobile dealerships: An automobile dealership’s service department can have rugged display stations
suited to the environment, and keep the PC in an office.
• Airports/airlines: Use the Remote Video System IP for flight-status display stations. Instead of installing a
PC for every display station, the PC that gathers and displays flight data can be in a central site. The display
stations instead have Remote Video System IPs that handle, receive, and display the flight data from the
central PC.
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3. Hardware Installation
Your package should include the items listed in Section 2.2. You will also need an Ethernet cable, a serial cable,
and a VGA cable.
First, you will install the necessary cables and power supply. Then, refer to Chapter 4 to install and configure
the Remote Video System IP’s software.
1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the 10/100 RJ-45 port on the Remote Video System IP’s back panel (see
Figure 2-2).
2. Connect the serial device’s cable to either the DB9 male Port 1 connector or the RJ-45 Port 2 connector.
3. Link the display device (monitor) cable to the VGA connector on the RVS’s back panel.
4. Connect the power supply to the back-panel power connector.
5. Plug the power supply into an AC power outlet.
NOTE
The 4-section speaker connector is not supported. It’s reserved for future use.
The next step is to install the software, as described in Chapter 4.
Figure 3-1. Hardware connections.
Connect
power supply
Connect
Ethernet
Connect
serial
device
Connect
display
device
4-section
speaker
connector
(not used)
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4. Configuring Devices
To install and configure the RVS’s software, you will first need to assign an IP address to the device (see Section
4.1). Then configure the RVS in one of three ways: via the Setup Wizard (Section 4.2), the Web user interface
(Section 4.3), or the Command-Line Interface (Section 4.4). You can also configure multiple devices via batch
configuration (Section 4.5).
4.1 Assign an IP Address to the Device
4.1.1 CONFIGURING THE
IP ADDRESS USING THE RVS DEVICE SETUP WIZARD
The preferred way to assign an IP address and initially configure the RVS is to use the RVS Device Setup
Wizard. This software is on the CD that you received with your Remote Video System IP.
The RVS Device Setup Wizard “discovers” the device, and then assigns an IP address and configures your device
for your needs. It can be used with the Web interface to “tweak” the specific environment. This quick,
automated, and complete setup is specially designed for the Windows environments.
Prerequisites
Make sure your installation meets the following requirements:
• Connect the Remote Video System IP to the network and power it up.
• Use the CD on a system running a Microsoft Windows or UNIX operating system.
• Write down the MAC address for the Remote Video System IP (located on the label on the bottom of the
product) and record it to use later to assign an IP address.
Procedure
1. Insert the RVS CD in the CD drive. If the CD does not start automatically, double-click
My Computer > CD ROM Drive > setup.exe.
2. The RVS Device Setup Wizard will automatically pop up. Select your platform and click Next. The RVS
device discovery utility finds and lists all RVS devices on your network.
3. Locate your Remote Video System IP by its MAC address.
4. Select the Remote Video System IP and then click Next.
Follow the instructions in the wizard to configure your Remote Video System IP. Use the online help supplied
with the wizard if you need more information about values the wizard prompts you to supply and select.
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