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RCMDVI00AT / RCMDVI40AT LAN Installation
Setting up the units on a network allows point-to-point, point-to-multipoint,
and multipoint-to-multipoint computer (PC and/or workstation) to console
operation by connecting multiple extender devices on the same TCP/IP LAN.
Prior to setup, we recommend laying out the plans for your RCM/KE
installation using our performance guide (see Keys to Network Performance,
page 271).
A few points to note during your setup:
The units are preconfigured with factory-default network settings. If you
install only one set of RCM/KE series units, you do not need to change
these default network settings. See Default IP Addresses, page 47, for
further details.
In a network setup with multiple units, each transmitter and receiver must
be configured with a unique IP address. See Network Configuration,
page 46, for further details.
We recommend using 1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet switches (wire speeds,
non-blocking with 1 Gbps / 1.5 Mpps performance per port) between
RCM/KE series devices installed on different LAN segments. 10/100
Mbps switches might cause poor performance.
In multipoint configurations, the IGMP and flow control function of your
network switches/hubs must be enabled to avoid the deterioration of data
throughput. To ensure functionality, use a layer-3 switch that supports
IGMP queries.
If your network uses cascaded switches, please check to ensure the data
throughput is sufficient.
To get the best performance, we suggest that you create a private network
for RCM/RCM/KE devicess, as they are bandwidth-intensive devices.
The unit supports network redundancy. Where both LAN and SFP ports
are connected, a network redundancy is established. Please note that if you
use copper SFP modules, the module has to be removed for the unit to
switch to the LAN port's network.
For USB keyboards / mouses with special designs and/or advanced
functions, see USB Mode, page 133.
Make sure that all the equipment is powered off before the installation.
The installation is similar to that of RCMDVI00AT / RCMDVI40AT Point-to-
Point Installation on page 31, with the difference in connecting the transmitter
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