Kramer VM-218DTxr User Manual

Kramer Electronics Ltd.
VM-218DTxr, VM-218DT – Operating and Controlling the VM-218DTxr
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Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a Laptop
You can connect the Ethernet port of the VM-218DTxr directly to the Ethernet port on your
PC using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.
This type of connection is recommended for identifying the VM-218DTxr
with the factory configured default IP address.
After connecting the VM-218DTxr to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
2. Click Change Adapter Settings.
3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and click Change
settings of this connection.
The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network adapter appears
as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6: Local Area Connection Properties Window
4. Highlight either Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) or Internet Protocol Version 4
(TCP/IPv4) depending on the requirements of your IT system.
5. Click Properties.
The Internet Protocol Properties window relevant to your IT system appears as shown in
Figure 7 or Figure 8.

Kramer VM-218DTxr Specifications

General

Brand	Kramer
Model	VM-218DTxr
Category	Switch
Language	English