Instruction manual

Installation and Setup
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Octaire Instruction Manual
To connect the Octaire system to a LAN or to a PC:
1.
Complete the installation of the Octaire system (see page 17); do not apply power to the system until
Step 4 below.
2. Insert one end of the straight-through (RJ-45) cable into a network (NIC) card on a PC or an active
LAN connection.
3. Insert the other end of the straight-through cable into the TCP/IP port on the Octaire enclosure.
4. Apply power to the Octaire enclosure(s) according to the directions on page 27.
5. Check the indicator LEDs (see page 28).
6. Allow 20 to 60 seconds for the server to discover the system.
7. Complete the installation by testing the connection.*
* To test the connection and for complete instructions on APWeb server setup and operation, see the
“APWeb – Initial Setup by System Admin” chapter (see page 67).
FIG. 29 Fasten the Ethernet link connector
Ethernet link connector
Cable from active LAN or NIC card on PC