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Multi-Media Site: Connection Configuration
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Standalone Unit and a PC that Has a Network Card
To use a direct connection to a Multi-Media unit, you need a network crossover cable.
Fig. 3–7. Using a Direct Connection to Operate a Multi-Media Unit.
Tip
For other means of connecting to a Multi-Media unit, see table 3–1 on p. 29.
LocalView
For a single Multi-Media unit or Multi-Media LT unit, onsite operators have the option of using
LocalView instead of a PC. See
About Using LocalView Onsite, on p. 20.
Network-like connection
For standalone PCs connected directly to a unit, using a network crossover cable, use a network
connection. Match the network settings of Microsoft Windows running on the PC to the default
address, subnet mask and gateway of the Multi-Media unit. The defaults are listed in table
3–3,
below.
Static network settings, default for Multi-Media unit
The defaults in table
3–3 can be changed using:
• View, to run a
Maintenance Session. See System Tab in a Maintenance Session, on p. 134.
• LocalView, onsite.
Table 3–3 IP defaults used by Multi-Media units
Point Address
IP Address 172.25.2.1
Subnet Mask 255.255.0.0
Gateway 172.25.100.4