Kramer FC-26 [18/68] Connecting via ethernet

Connecting the FC-26

3. Connect IR emitters to the IR Outputs, (for example, two IR emitters for Blu-

ray disk player and multimedia player control, and an IR blaster).

4. If the FC-26 is not supplied with power by a PoE provider, connect the

device to the power adapter and connect the power adapter to the mains

electricity (not shown in Figure 6).

6.1 Connecting via Ethernet

You can connect to the FC-26 via Ethernet using either of the following methods:

 Directly to the PC using a crossover cable (see Section 6.1.1)

 Via a network hub, switch, or router, using a straight-through cable (see

Section 6.1.2)

Note: If you want to connect via a router and your IT system is based on IPv6,

speak to your IT department for specific installation instructions.

6.1.1 Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC

You can connect the Ethernet port of the FC-26 directly to the Ethernet port on

your PC using a crossover cable with RJ-45 connectors.

This type of connection is recommended for identifying the FC-26

with the factory configured default IP address.

After connecting the to the Ethernet port, configure your PC as follows:

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.

2. Click Change Adapter Settings.

3. Highlight the network adapter you want to use to connect to the device and

click Change settings of this connection.

The Local Area Connection Properties window for the selected network

adapter appears as shown in Figure 7.