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Internet Quick-Start

Chapter 6: General Procedures
6.1

Internet Quick-Start

In a typical installation where the MedPlus TotalAlert® Alarm Network is con-
nected to an existing network that already includes a computer system (E), net-
work server (G), and in some cases a network router (H), do the following (see
figure 6-1 on page 6–7):
1. Connect the Ethernet Cable (A) from each Master Alarm (B) and Area Alarm
Network Communications Board (C) to a hub or switch (D).
It is best to use a switch because the devices only communicate at 10 megabits. A
switch improves the facility\qs network performance and keeps unnecessary traf-
fic from being routed to the alarm.
2. Power-up the MedPlus TotalAlert® Alarm Network. The devices obtain IP
addresses from a Network Server, and discover the other alarm devices on the
same network automatically.
3. Start an Internet browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer® 4 or
Netscape Navigator® 4, from a computer that is on the existing network.
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