27ZonePROTMassigned statically (manually). Please note, at this time, ZonePROs do not support DHCP.6.4 Connecting via direct-connect EthernetAssumptions:• Using Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, or 7.• Computer has a working Ethernet network adapter.• You have administrative rights on the PC so that network settings can be changed ifnecessary.1. Connect an Ethernet crossover cable to both the ZonePRO and the PC.A standard straight-through Ethernet cable will not work in this direct connectsituation with a 1260 or 1261 because common straight-through cables are designed tohook a device to a hub or switch. See section “8.8 Wiring Diagrams” for a wiring diagramof the Ethernet crossover cable.2. Apply power to the ZonePRO and wait for it to boot.3. Windows networking, in its default configuration, will automatically configure its IPsetting to something in the Auto-IP range (169.254.xxx.yyy with a subnet mask of255.255.0.0 and no gateway). The process of windows assigning an Auto-IP address normallytakes 1-2 minutes.4. Optional (You only need to do these steps if the ZonePRO device does not show upin step 7.) Verify that you have the correct IP settings on your computer by runningipconfig.a. This is done by clicking on “Run”... from the Window’s Start Menu.b. Enter cmd and click “OK”. This will bring up a command window (DOS box).c. At the prompt, enter ipconfig and press enter.d. Now on your screen you will see your current IP settings. You should noticethat the IP Address for the adapter will either be 169.254.x.y where x and y arenumbers between 0 and 255, or 0.0.0.0. If it is 0.0.0.0, wait for about a minuteand enter the ipconfig command again (Windows is still trying to obtain an IPaddress). It takes Windows about 1-2 minutes to set an Auto-IP address. If youhave some other address, you are either not hooked directly to the ZonePRO withthe crossover Ethernet cable, or your computer is configured with a static IPaddress.Only perform these next steps if your computer is configured with a static IP address(i.e. your IP address is not 169.254.x.y or 0.0.0.0). Otherwise skip to step 5.a. From the control panel, open the network connections window.b. Right click on the Local Area Network (LAN) connection that is wired to theZonePRO and select “Properties”.c. Highlight “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and then press the properties button.d. If “Use the following IP address” is selected, write down all the information onthis page. The following steps will overwrite these settings, so you will need tokeep this information to restore your network settings.e. Select the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio button.Section 6Networking