Controlling The Projector Through A Lan Environment - ViewSonic Pro8500 User Manual

Controlling the projector through a LAN environment

You can manage and control the projector from one or more remote computers when
they are properly connected to the same local area network.
Wired connection
If you are in a DHCP environment:
1. Take a RJ45 cable and connect one end to the RJ45 LAN input jack of the
projector and the other end to the RJ45 port on your Ethernet or router.
2. Press MENU/EXIT on the projector or Menu on the remote control and then press
/ until the NetWork menu is highlighted.
3. Highlight Wired LAN and press ENTER on the projector or Enter on the remote
control.
4. Make sure the Status is Connect.
5. Press to highlight DHCP and press
6. Press to highlight Apply and press ENTER on the projector or Enter on the
remote control.
7. Please wait for around 15 - 20 seconds, and then re-enter the Wired LAN page.
The IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS settings will be
displayed. Note down the IP address displayed in the IP Address row.
Important
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If the Projector IP Address still does not appear, contact your network
administrator.
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If the RJ45 cables are not properly connected, the IP Address, Subnet Mask,
Default Gateway, and DNS settings will display 0.0.0.0. Make sure the
cables are properly connected and perform the procedures above again.
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If you wish to connect to the projector in its standby mode, be sure you have
selected RJ45 and obtained the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway,
and DNS information when the projector is on.
If you are in a non-DHCP environment:
1. Repeat steps 1-4 above.
2. Press to highlight DHCP and press
3. Contact your ITS administrator for information on the IP Address, Subnet Mask,
Default Gateway, and DNS settings.
ViewSonic Pro8500
Internet
IP Router
/ to select On.
/ to select Off.
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