1 Use the video cable to connect the VGA output of the host with the VGA input on the
eRIC express. In case a local video display is required, please use the optional video
splitter (item no. #7020042) as shown below. Make sure that the connector with screws is
mounted to the computer VGA out.
2 Connect the USB plug with one of the host’s own USB connectors.
3 Connect the Ethernet jack to a hub or switch using an UTP 5 cable if required.
4 If needed, connect your optional external power supply to the eRIC express. The LED on
the processor module indicates that the eRIC express card is functioning properly.
Initial Network Configuration
Initially, the eRIC express network interface is configured with the parameters shown here:
Parameter
IP auto configuration
IP address
Net mask
Gateway
IP access control
Value
DHCP
–
255.255.255.0
none
none
If this initial configuration does not meet your local requirements, use the setup tool to ad-
just the values to your needs. The setup tool requires a MS Windows 2000 or higher and can
be found on the CD ROM delivered with this package. You can follow the procedure described
below. For other OS you may either use the web frontend or configure the eRIC express via
serial console. Start the setup tool from the CD ROM on the computer that the eRIC express is
installed. A window opens as seen below:
On the upper left corner, the MAC address of the eRIC express is displayed. To detect the MAC
address manually, press the button ”Refresh Devices”. The displayed MAC address is the same
MAC address printed on the white sticker placed on the back of the eRIC express.
On the lower right corner of the window, there are two buttons: ”Query Device” and ”Setup
