Cross-Over Cables (Gray); Direct Connection To The Xps-Rl Controller - Newport XPS-RL Quick Start Manual

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2.5.2

Cross-Over Cables (Gray)

Standard Ethernet cross over cables are required when connecting the device directly to
the Ethernet port of a PC.
Cross over cables are typically labeled (cross over or XO) at one or both ends.
2.5.3

Direct Connection to the XPS-RL Controller

For a direct connection between a PC and the XPS-RL controller you need to use the
crossover cable and the REMOTE connector at the back of the XPS-RL.
Figure 9: Direct connection to the XPS-RL using cross-over cable.
REMOTE Connection
The REMOTE plug has a DHCP server, which automatically assigns an IP address on
the PC's Ethernet card. Ensure the Local Area Connection is set to Obtain an IP address
automatically. After connecting the REMOTE connector on the back of the XPS-RL to
the PC. Open Internet Browser and connect to http://192.168.254.254.
NOTE
Figure 8: Ethernet cross over cables.
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