One-To-One Connection - EverFocus EMX32 User Manual

2.4.3

One-to-One Connection

You can connect directly without using a switch, router or modem. However, only the PC
connected to the IP decoder will be able to view the IP decoder. You will also have to
manually assign a compatible IP address to both the computer and the IP decoder. Unless
the PC has another network connection, the IP decoder will be the only network device
visible to the PC. See the diagram below:
Right: Pinout of a crossed-over cable.
Connection Procedure:
The First step is to purchase or make a cross-over cable. We recommend purchasing
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one if you have never made a cross-over cable. Please remember you can not use a
straight through network cable for this application.
Once you have a cross-over cable, plug one end into the LAN port on the back of the
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IP decoder and the other into the network card on the back of the computer.
Log into the EverFocus IP decoder menu and go to the Network Setting Menu.
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You must use the Static IP option for this type of connection.
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Assign an IP of 192.168.001.003, a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.000, and a Gateway
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of 192.168.001.001. You can ignore DNS Server.
The next step is to set the computer's network settings to match those of the IP
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decoder. You will need Administrator privileges on your Windows machine to do this.
To assign a fixed IP address in Windows 2000/XP, follow the instructions below:
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