Aethra avc8500 User Guide

 

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The System can be connected to a personal computer either directly or via a network (LAN) in order to update software, 

change remote settings or perform diagnostic tests. 
 

To connect the System to a personal computer not connected to a LAN: 

1.  Connect an Ethernet cable to the System connector and to the network interface card of your PC.  
2.  From the home page, navigate through the following menus: 

Home Page 
SETTINGS 
INSTALLATION 

NETWORK INTERFACES 
IP  
IP CONFIGURATION 
IP CONFIGURATION 

Ensure that the System belongs to the same subnet as the PC, but has a different address. If this is not true, change 

the System’s IP address and restart the system. 

3.  Start the browser on your PC. In the address bar, enter the System’s IP address. The web page manager will appear. 

 

To connect to the System from a PC in a LAN:  

1.  Ensure that a LAN cable connects the System’s rear connector to your LAN. The PC can be connected to a LAN 

node or to the LAN OUT connector at the rear of the System.  

2.  Switch on the System. 

3.  Navigate through the following menus: 

Home Page 
SETTINGS 
INSTALLTION 
NETWORK INTERFACES 

IP 
IP CONFIGURATION 
IP CONFIGURATION 

 

4.  If your LAN does not use a DHCP server, leave the Automatic IP Address box unchecked and enter the IP 

Address, the SubNet mask, Gateway IP Address and the DNS Server IP Address supplied by the network 
administrator, then restart the System.  

5.  On the PC, start Internet Explorer. Enter the System’s IP address in the address bar of the browser.  
6.  The web page manager will appear. 

 

The System incorporates an integrated network server that allows management of the unit from a remote PC. Through this 
interface it is possible to: 

•  Execute diagnostic tests. 

•  Check a system. 

•  Change System settings.