Kramer Electronics VP-725N User Manual
KRAMER ELECTRONIC S LTD.
USER GUIDE
Ethernet Configuration Guide
(Lantronix)
P/N: 2900-300321 Rev 5
Contents
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Contents
1 Connecting to the Kramer Device via the Ethernet Port 1
1.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) 1
1.2 Connecting via a Straight-through Cable 3
2 Installing and Running the DeviceInstaller™ Configuration Software 4
2.1 Installing DeviceInstaller™ 4
2.2 Running DeviceInstaller™ 4
2.3 Assigning an IP Address 5
2.4 Configuring the Ethernet Port Using DeviceInstaller™ 9
2.5 Configuring the Ethernet Port Using the Web Manager Page 10
3 Installing and Configuring Com Port Redirector Software 16
3.1 Installing the Com Port Redirector Software 17
3.2 Configuring the Com Port Redirector 20
Figures
Figure 1: Local Area Connection Properties Window 2
Figure 2: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 2
Figure 3: DeviceInstaller Main Dialog Box 5
Figure 4: Device Details 5
Figure 5: Selecting the Assignment Method 6
Figure 6: Fill in IP Settings 6
Figure 7: Address Unreachable Window 7
Figure 8: Assign IP Address 7
Figure 9: IP Address Assignment Process 8
Figure 10: Ping Device Window 8
Figure 11: Ping Device Status 9
Figure 12: The Web Configuration Tab 10
Figure 13: The Connect to…Window 11
Figure 14: The Web Manager Window 11
Figure 15: Network Settings Window 12
Figure 16: Hostlist Settings Window 13
Figure 17: Connection Settings Window 14
Figure 18: Serial Connection Settings Window 15
Figure 19: Lantronix CPR Welcome Window 17
Figure 20: Select Installation Folder Window 18
Figure 21: Confirm Installation Window 18
Figure 22: Security Confirmation Window 19
Figure 23: Installation Complete Window 20
Figure 24: Com Port Redirector Main Window 22
Figure 25: Com Ports Window 22
Figure 26: Com Ports Window Showing New Port 23
Figure 27: Devices Found on the Network 23
Figure 28: Highlighting a Com Port 24
Figure 29: Assigning a Device to a Com Port 25
Figure 30: Device Added to Com Port 25
Connecting to the Kramer Device via the Ethernet Port
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This type of connection is recommended for identification of the factory
default IP address of the Kramer machine during the initial
configuration.
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1 Connecting to the Kramer Device via the
Ethernet Port
You can connect the Kramer machine via the Ethernet in the following ways:
For direct connection to the PC, use a crossover cable (see Section 1.1)
For connection via a network hub or network router, use a straight-through
cable (see Section 1.2)
1.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC (Crossover Cable)
You can connect the Ethernet port of the Kramer machine to the Ethernet port on
your PC, via a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
After connecting the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:
1. Right-click the My Network Places icon on your desktop.
2. Select Properties.
3. Right-click the relevant Local Area Connection Properties.
4. Select Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties window appears.
5. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties (see
Figure 1).
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Connecting to the Kramer Device via the Ethernet Port
Figure 1: Local Area Connection Properties Window
6. Select Use the following IP address, and fill in the details as shown in
Figure 2.
You can use any IP address in the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.255 (excluding
192.168.1.39) that is provided by your IT department.
7. Click OK.
Figure 2: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window
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1.2 Connecting via a Straight-through Cable
You can connect the Ethernet port of the Kramer machine to the Ethernet port on
a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45
connectors.
1.3 Default Ethernet Communication Parameters
IP Address 192.168.1.39
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
TCP Port 10001
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Installing and Running DeviceInstaller™
2 Installing and Running DeviceInstaller™
To configure your Kramer machine via the Ethernet, install the DeviceInstaller™
configuration software and configure your Ethernet port, and then install the COM
Port Redirector to control the Kramer machine.
To configure the Ethernet port you must install and run the DeviceInstaller™
configuration software.
It is important to consider the following points before logging into and configuring
the Ethernet port:
The Kramer machine IP address must be configured before a network
connection is available (if you encounter problems, see Section 1.1)
Only one person at a time may be logged into the network port. This
eliminates the possibility of several people simultaneously attempting to
configure the device server
Network port logins can be disabled. The system manager will not be able to
access the unit. This port can also be password protected
2.1 Installing DeviceInstaller™
To install the DeviceInstaller™ Installer, do the following:
1. Insert the product CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Run the DeviceInstaller™ installer setup.
3. Respond to the installation wizard prompts.
4. Restart your system.
2.2 Running DeviceInstaller™
Click Start on the Task Bar and select Programs\Lantronix\DeviceInstaller. The
DeviceInstaller™ main dialog box is displayed (Figure 3).
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Note: Click on a device to view its attributes (see Figure 4).
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Figure 3: DeviceInstaller Main Dialog Box
To search for devices, click the Search icon or select Search from the Device
menu.
2.3 Assigning an IP Address
Figure 4 shows a device found on the network, with the IP addresses assigned at
the factory. The hardware address is an individual permanent address assigned to
a particular device on the network. The hardware address is found on the product
label inside the unit.
Figure 4: Device Details
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Note: The Web Configuration option is recommended.
To change the IP address:
1. Select the device from the list (see Figure 4), then click the Assign IP button
or select Assign IP Address from the Device menu.
2. Select the assignment method and click Next.
Figure 5: Selecting the Assignment Method
3. Fill-in the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway to assign to the
device and click Next.
Figure 6: Fill in IP Settings
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4. If the Address Unreachable window appears, click Yes.
Figure 7: Address Unreachable Window
5. Click Assign to complete the process.
Figure 8: Assign IP Address
The assignment progress bar is displayed.
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