Connect Vessel Computers - KVH Industries TracPhone V11 Installation Manual

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Connect Vessel Computers

Follow these steps to connect the vessel's
computers (or other network devices) to the
CommBox-ACU. There are three options:
Option 1 - Wired DHCP (default)
Option 2 - Wireless DHCP
Option 3 - Static IP
Option 1 – Wired DHCP
In a wired DHCP configuration, vessel
computers connect via Ethernet cables and
receive IP addresses from the CommBox-ACU
(see Figure 63).
a. Connect the vessel computers to any of the
four "User Ethernet" ports on the CommBox-
ACU.
b. Make sure the computers are configured for
DHCP addressing (see page 40).
NOTE: By default, the CommBox-ACU has a
gateway of 192.168.5.1 and assigns IP addresses in
the 192.168.5.100-200 range. If this configuration
conflicts with an existing onboard network, you may
change the settings at the TracPhone V11 web
interface (go to Settings > Network Settings).
Option 2 – Wireless DHCP
In a wireless DHCP configuration, vessel
computers connect to the CommBox-ACU via its
built-in wireless access point (WAP) and receive
IP addresses from the CommBox-ACU (see
Figure 64).
IMPORTANT!
Establishing a wireless connection onboard a
steel vessel might require a special external
WAP and advanced networking expertise.
a. Make sure the computers are configured for
DHCP addressing (see page 40).
b. At the TracPhone V11 web interface, click the
Settings tab. Then click Network Settings.
c. In Wireless Settings, click Edit.
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Figure 63: Wired DHCP Configuration (Example)
CommBox-ACU
User Ethernet
1 2 3
Voice Lines (Analog) Ethernet User Ethernet Ports
To Modem
1 2 0 1 2 3 4
RS422
WiFi
To Modem
1000
Tested to comply
with FCC Standards BUC Power
KVH and TracPhone are registered trademarks CAUTION 24VDC , 2.5A
of KVH Industries, Inc.; mini-VSAT Broadband LAN 1: 192.168.5.1
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
is a service mark of KVH Industries, Inc. DO NOT OPEN
192.168.5.100 192.168.5.101
Bridge PC Officers PC
Figure 64: Wireless DHCP Configuration (Example)
CommBox-ACU
User Ethernet
1 2
Voice Lines (Analog) Ethernet User Ethernet Ports
To Modem
1 2 0 1 2 3 4
RS422
WiFi
To Modem
1000
Tested to comply
BUC Power
with FCC Standards
CAUTION
KVH and TracPhone are registered trademarks 24VDC , 2.5A
of KVH Industries, Inc.; mini-VSAT Broadband RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
is a service mark of KVH Industries, Inc. LAN 1: 192.168.5.1
DO NOT OPEN
192.168.5.100 192.168.5.101
Bridge PC Officers PC
192.168.5.102
Crew PC
192.168.5.102
192.168.5.103
Crew PCs