Cabling And Applying Power - AMX Optima Instruction Manual

Cabling and Applying Power

After installing the APWeb board, connect it to a LAN or a Network Interface Card (NIC) on a PC.
During the initial setup (see below), the APWeb board discovers the system. After the initial setup, it
does not need to rediscover the system (even if power is cycled). If connecting to a PC, the PC's settings
may need to be changed (contact your Network Administrator).
Communication Cable Requirements
Connecting to a LAN or a PC
Important: AMX AutoPatch systems should only be linked in their own isolated networks.
To connect the APWeb board to the LAN or PC:
1.
Complete the installation of the Optima enclosure(s) according to the installation procedure in the
"Installation and Setup" chapter (see page 19). Do not apply power until Step 4 below.
2.
Insert one end of the RJ-45 cable into an active LAN connection or a NIC on a PC.
3.
Insert the other end of the cable into the TCP/IP (RJ-45) jack on the APWeb board (FIG. 71).
FIG. 71
Fasten Ethernet link connector
4.
Apply power to the Optima enclosure(s). Apply power to the attached source and destination
devices last.
5.
Check the indicator LEDs (see page 108).
6. Allow 20 to 60 seconds for discovery, then test the connection (see page 112).
Optima Instruction Manual
LAN Connection – Use an RJ-45 straight-through patch cable.
PC Connection (NIC Card) – Use an RJ-45 crossover cable.
Ethernet Link Connector
Cable from active LAN
APWeb Expansion Board
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