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Table of contents for the manual
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1 Contents Introduction 2 Installation 3 Using PeripheralVision ® to Configure the IP Router 5 IP Router Page 5 Passwords 6 Routing T able Page 7 Broadcast Forward Page 8 PeripheralVision ® Licensing 9 Safety and Location Advice 1 0 Troubleshooting and Technical Reference 1 1 Technical Support 1 2[...]
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2 Introduction The Ringdale IP Router is a local two port Ethernet IP router which enables 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. The IP Router is simple to install and can be configured and remotely managed using the PeripheralVision ® software provi[...]
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3 Installation Connect the power cord to the Power Input socket as shown in the illustration below and plug into power supply . The LEDs will flash to indicate that the device has powered up. The illustration shows the position of the ports and the diagnostic LEDs. The two ports are itemized as follows: Network 1 Port Connect to this port the RJ45 [...]
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4 The LEDs are itemized as follows: Link (Y ellow) LED The Link LED indicates that the port is functionally connected to an external port. It lights up when the connected hub is turned on. If the LED does not light up, there may be a problem with the cabling or the hub. Write (Red) LED The write LED blinks when a data packet is being sent from that[...]
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5 Using PeripheralVision ® to Configure the IP Router Full Installation and operational procedures for PeripheralVision ® are dealt with in the separate manual accompanying the Installation CD, refer to this if any problems are encountered in the procedure detailed below . Install PeripheralVision ® onto a PC on Network One. Using the Locate NPM[...]
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6 Default Gateway IP Address Enter here the default gateway IP address for Network 1. DNS Name Server Address This information is not necessary . Local IP Address Enter here the router ’ s IP address for Network 2. Local IP Subnet Mask Enter here the subnet mask for Network 2. Click on Apply to register the new information. Passwords It is strong[...]
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7 It is now necessary to tell the IP Router where to route the IP packets to. This is done by creating a Routing T able as above. Configure each route as follows. IP Address Enter here the IP Address of the subnet you want to route to. Subnet Mask Enter here the Subnet Mask of the above IP Address. Gateway Enter here the Gateway address of the abov[...]
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8 Click on the Add Route button to add a new route. Click on the Edit Route button to change the configuration of an existing route. 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. Br[...]
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9 T o forward a broadcast through the router to the required IP address click on Add . This will open the window below: Enter the IP address and click on OK . The IP address will be entered into the list. T o make changes to an IP address already on the list, click on the required address to select it and then click on Edit . This will open the abo[...]
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10 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. Provided with a properly grounded wall outlet. Do not atte[...]
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11 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 powered up for Router Wrong cable type V erify cable se[...]
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12 Technical Support Ringdale Ltd, Ringdale Inc. and Ringdale GmbH all have T echnical 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: T ype of adapters installed in the System. The adapter settings and interrupt options[...]