Crestron electronic 2-Series Control Processor Computer Hardware User Manual


 
2-Series Integrated Control Processor Crestron CP2/CP2E
use a CAT5 crossover cable to connect the two LAN ports directly, without using a
hub.
Once the cable connections are made, open the Crestron Viewport and click Setup |
Communication Settings on the menu to display the “Port Settings” dialog box.
Then click TCP/IP as the connection type. Enter the IP address of the CP2E.
To verify communication, click Diagnostics | Establish Communications (Find
Rack). This should display a dialog box that gives the IP address and port number.
Troubleshooting Communications
Use the following checklist if communication cannot be established with the
CP2/CP2E.
1. Verify that you are using the correct cables. As described previously,
an RS-232 connection requires a straight-through serial cable. That is,
pin 1 on one end is connected to pin 1 on the other end. Pin 2 connects
to pin 2, etc. With a TCP/IP connection, you must use a CAT5 cable
with 8-pin RJ45 connectors.
2. With a serial connection, verify that the correct COM port on the PC
has been selected. Some computers have more than one COM port;
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