Instruction manual

Installation and Setup
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Octaire Instruction Manual
Service Switch (SVC)
The Service switch (directly below the Ethernet Speed indicator LED) can be used to override system
security if the username and password are lost. The Service switch can also be used to upgrade the
APWeb firmware. Do not attempt to upgrade the firmware unless directed to do so by technical support.
For normal operations, the Service switch must be flipped to the right. For more information on the
Service switch, see page 81 in the “APWeb” chapter.
Caution: For security purposes, firmware upgrades cannot be performed remotely.
APWeb System Setup
The system setup example in FIG. 28 illustrates an Octaire Distribution Matrix connected to a LAN.
Both computers in the illustration have access to the Octaire. If only one computer will be used, the
Octaire’s APWeb (TCP/IP) port can be connected directly to the computer’s network card.
Cable Requirements
 Computer Connection (NIC Card) – A crossover (RJ-45) cable is required to connect the
Octaire enclosure directly to a network card in a computer. The cable must be wired to
TIA / EIA specification TIA / EIA-568-B on one end and TIA / EIA-568-A on the other end.
 LAN Connection – A straight-through (RJ-45) cable is required to connect the Octaire
enclosure to a LAN. The cable must be wired to TIA / EIA specification TIA / EIA-568-A.
FIG. 27 Octaire Service switch
FIG. 28 Octaire enclosure connected to a LAN via TCP/IP (APWeb) port
Service switch (SVC)
must be set to the right
for normal operation