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Part No. 200-2352 - v1
Quick Start Guide - 784 DVB-S/S2 LAN-Caster
Connecting a Satellite Dish
Connection of the MediaStar 784 LAN-Caster directly or indirectly to a satellite dish without suitable protection devices can leave
the unit vulnerable to lightning strike/atmospheric electrical discharge that may result in damage and void the manufacturer’s
warranty.
Configuring the LAN-Caster’s IP Address
A suitable IP address should be selected before connection to a network. The LAN-Caster unit is preconfigured with a static IP
address of 191.53.51.209. This will need to be reconfigured if it is not suitable for your network.
To minimise the possibility of damage from atmospheric
electricity always: -
Follow best practice as dictated by your local electrical code
and/or trade association.
•
Use coaxial over voltage protection units.
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Bond all masts and antennas to the building protective earth
and where available, the lightening protection system.
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Ensure that the screens of all coaxial cables entering and
leaving the headend and/or amplifiers are bonded to the
protective earth.
•
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or
when unused for long periods of time
Note: Reliance upon the MediaStar 770 rack safety earth
provided by the AC power cord alone is insufficient to protect
the unit from atmospheric voltage discharges.
Connect the RF IN F-type connector on the
rear of the module to either the LNB of a
Satellite dish, or the output of a specialised
satellite RF switching amplifier. The 784
module will provide up to 480mA of power
to the LNB together with H/V and High/Low
frequency band switching signals. Please
ensure the maximum LNB current drain for
the whole 770 rack is not exceeded.
The RF OUT F-type connector on the 784
only outputs the RF signals on the same
H/V and High/Low frequency band as that
currently selected on the LAN-Caster. It is therefore not suitable
for daisy-chaining to other modules, if each LAN-Caster is
required have access to the full range of satellite channels.
The Installation page (accessed through a web browser)
provides automatic or manual RF scanning controls to detect
the channels available from the satellite.
Use the front panel LCD and push buttons to set the IP address
settings. Press the front panel
<
(LEFT) and
>
(RIGHT) buttons to
move through the LCD menu options.
Press the OK button to select a menu or confirm a change.
Press the
<
(LEFT) and
>
(RIGHT) buttons together to move back
up a menu level.
1.
Press the
<
(LEFT) to show the IP Settings menu and press
OK to enter the menu.
2.
Press
<
(LEFT) and OK to select the static IP address settings.
3.
Press OK to edit the current static IP address; Use the
<
(LEFT) and
>
(RIGHT) buttons to select the appropriate
digit and press OK to confirm it. The next digit can then
be edited in the same way. Once the last digit is entered,
the IP address is checked and then applied.
4.
The IP netmask, gateway and DNS server can be set in
the same way.
Note:
The MAC address of the unit can be found under the Unit
Details/MAC Address menu, or on the label on the bottom face
of the unit.
