Page 1: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Installation ® Using PeripheralVision to Configure the IP Router X4 IP Router Page Passwords Routing Table Page Broadcast Forward Page ® PeripheralVision Licensing Safety and Location Advice Troubleshooting and Technical Reference Technical Support...
Page 2: Introduction
Introduction The Ringdale IP Router X4 is a device containing 4 local two port Ethernet IP routers which enable IP packets to be routed from one Network/Subnet to another on your Local or Wide Area Network, and even across the Internet if required.
Page 3: Installation
Installation Connect the power cord to the Power Input socket at the back of the device, plug into power supply. The LEDs will flash to indicate that the device has powered up. The illustrations below show the front panel of the IP Router X4 with the configuration of the ports and the diagnostic LEDs.
Page 4 Important: Because each of the routers are set with the same factory default IP address, only one router should be connected and configured to the network at a time. The two ports for each router are itemized as follows: Network 1 Port Connect to this port the RJ45 cable from the hub of the first network/Subnet Mask you wish to route Network 2 Port...
Page 5 Each of the 4 routers has its own reset button. When this is pressed the router will clear the routing table of the surplus information it is holding, but will retain the IP address settings last entered with PeripheralVision (for details ® on PeripheralVision and how it is used to ®...
Page 6: Using Peripheralvision
® Using PeripheralVision to Configure the IP Router Full operational procedures for PeripheralVision ® are dealt with in the Help file which can be accessed from the program, refer to this if any problems are encountered in the procedure detailed below.
Page 7: Passwords
Click on Apply to register the new information. Passwords I t is strongly recommended that Passwords are set for access to all router pages in ® PeripheralVision because of the sensitive nature of the information that can be configured. If required, access to set/change the information on the IP Router property page can be restricted using the Change Password button.
Page 8: Routing Table Page
Routing Table Page Other property pages display further information. Select the Routing Table page, which is shown below. It is now necessary to tell the IP Router where to route the IP packets to. This is done by creating a Routing Table as above. Configure each route as follows.
Page 9: Broadcast Forward Page
Click on the Delete Route button to remove a route. Once the routes have been set up as required, click on Apply. The Ringdale IP Router is now configured and will route your IP packets automatically as specified. Broadcast Forward Page The IP router also has the facility to forward broadcasts.
Page 10: Peripheralvision Licensing
30 days, after which time a full licence can be purchased to continue access to all the facilities of the program. This does not affect your ability to use PeripheralVision ® to configure the IP router. This facility remains operational whether...
Page 11: Safety And Location Advice
Safety and Location Advice The device is designed to operate in a typical office environment. Choose a site that is: Well ventilated and away from sources of heat including direct sunlight. Away from sources of vibration or physical shock. Isolated from strong electromagnetic fields produced by electrical devices.
Page 12: Troubleshooting And Technical Reference
Troubleshooting and Technical Reference Symptom Poss. Cause Action LEDs do not flash Power switched off Switch on at power-up Power cord not connected Plug in Router Fuse defect Replace fuse Link LED does No cable inserted Connect to hub not light up and Router Router not Check power supply...
Page 13: Technical Support
Technical Support Ringdale Ltd, Ringdale Inc. and Ringdale GmbH all have Technical Support Departments. Their addresses and contact details are found on the back cover of this manual. Before you call: Please have the following information ready before calling: Type of adapters installed in the System.