Hardware Installation
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Networking Videohub Smart Control with Ethernet
Videohub Smart Control connects to any Videohub via standard Ethernet networking and can be powered
over Ethernet or with an external power supply. Videohub Smart Control has two 10/100Base-T Ethernet
ports. The In port usually connects directly to the Ethernet network switch and then to any Videohub router
on your local area IP based network. Alternatively the In port can connect directly to any Ethernet-equipped
Videohub using a standard Ethernet cable and without the need for a network switch. The Out port provides
a loop through Ethernet connection to additional control panels, Videohub router or other network devices.
The loop through Ethernet connection is useful if you want to add Videohub Smart Control to your network
without having to run an additional cable back to the network switch.
You will need to carry out the following steps to connect Videohub Smart Control to the local area IP based
network.
Step 1.
Videohub Smart Control features power over Ethernet meaning no external power supply is
required if used with a power over Ethernet switch. You can skip this step if your network switch
provides power over Ethernet. Otherwise connect the included power supply to Videohub Smart
Control. No problem will be caused by connecting the power supply and power over Ethernet at
the same time.
When power is first connected to Videohub Smart Control, a self-diagnostic test will be conducted
and all of the buttons will flash their test lights in the following order: red, green, blue and white.
Step 2.
Use the network In port on Videohub Smart Control to connect to your network switch, or directly
to an Ethernet-equipped Videohub, with a standard RJ45 Ethernet cable.
Step 3.
You might also wish to connect another network device to the network Out port on Videohub
Smart Control, such as a Videohub router, another Videohub Smart Control or other network
devices such as a computer or VoIP phone. The Out port does not provide power over Ethernet
and any network device connected to this port will require its own power supply.
In most facilities, Videohub is usually shared via an Ethernet network switch so it can be controlled by
computers on the network as well as by Videohub Smart Control. See "Connection method 1".
Connection method 1.
Connecting to an Ethernet-equipped Videohub via a network switch.
Videohub Smart Control connected via Ethernet networking
Network Switch
Ethernet
Videohub connected via Ethernet