Installation
Step 2: Set Up LAN Connection to Strata CTX
Strata CTX Programming - Part 2: CTX WinAdmin Programming 04/03 3-5
Installation
Step 2: Set Up LAN Connection to Strata CTX
Step 2A: Connect CTX WinAdmin PC to Strata CTX
Processor NIC
1. Connect the RJ45 cable between your PC’s NIC jack and the Strata CTX Network Interface jack. If you
are connecting to Strata CTX directly without using a Network hub, use an RJ45 cross-pinned cable. If
you’re connecting to the Strata CTX via a hub, use a straight-pinned RJ45 cable. See Figures 3-1
and 3-2.
Figure 3-1 Direct Connection to Strata CTX
Figure 3-2 Network Interface Physical Jack Connection
Wide Area Networks and/or Internet Connections
• Connection of the Strata CTX and CTX WinAdmin over the Internet and/or Wide Area Network
(WAN) Enterprise Networks requires registration of a domain IP address or blocks of domain IP
addresses for CTX processors when using multiple Strata CTX and CTX WinAdmin connections.
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WinAdmin PC or Server, Direct Connection to Strata CTX
ACTU with AETS
or
BBCU Processor
Strata CTX
CTX WinAdmin
PC or Server
Cross-pinned, 8-wire Modular Cord
Network Interface with RJ45 Jack
Network Interface Card with RJ45 Jac
NIC
1
2
3
6
3
6
1
2
Pin Pin
TD+
TD-
RD- TD-
RD-
RD+ TD+
RD+
1
2
3
6
1
2
3
6
Pin Pin
TD+
TD-
RD- TD-
RD-
RD+ TD+
RD+
WinAdmin PC or Server, Network or HUB Connection to Strata CTX
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CTX WinAdmin
Application
ACTU with AETS
or BBCU
Processor
Strata CTX
Straight-pinned, 8-wire Modular Cord
Network Interface RJ45 Jack
PC or Server
LAN
(with/without
DHCP/VPN)
or
HUB
NIC
Straight-pinned, 8-wire Modular Cord
Network Interface RJ45 Jack