Sharp BT421 User Manual for the - Page 24

Controlling the LCD monitor via LAN Control Connecting to a Network Using a LAN cable allows you to specify the Network Settings and the Alert Mail Settings by using an HTTP server function. To use a LAN connection you are required to assign an IP address. CAUTION: RS-232C and LAN specification are exclusive. Example of LAN connection: Server NOTE: Use a category 5 or higher LAN cable. Hub LAN cable (not supplied) Network Setting by Using an HTTP Browser Overview Connecting the monitor to a network allows for monitor control from a computer via the network. The IP address and subnet mask of the monitor can be set on the Network Setting screen of the web browser by using an HTTP server. Please be sure to use "Microsoft Internet Explorer 10" or a higher version for the web browser. (This device uses "JavaScript" and "Cookies" and the browser should be set to accept these functions. The setting method will vary depending on the version of the browser. Please refer to the help files and the other information provided in your software.) HINT: The default IP address is assigned automatically to the monitor. The exclusive application can be downloaded from our website. NOTE: If the MONITOR NETWORK SETTINGS screen does not appear in the web browser, press the Ctrl+F5 keys to refresh your web browser (or clear the cache). If the monitor appears to be slow in response to commands or clicks on buttons in the browser, or the general speed of operation is unacceptable, this may be due to network traffic or the settings on your network. Should this happen, consult your network administrator. The monitor may not respond if the buttons shown on the browser are repeatedly pressed in rapid intervals. Should this happen, wait a moment and repeat. If you still can't get a response, turn the monitor off and then back on. To control a monitor please use the control command. See "Control command diagram" (page 23). Preparation Before Use Connect the monitor to the network, using a commercially available LAN cable, before attempting to use browser operations. Operation with a browser that uses a proxy server may not be possible depending on the type of proxy server and the setting method. Although the type of proxy server will be a factor, it is possible that items that have been set will not be shown, depending on the effectiveness of the cache, and the contents set from the browser may not be reflected in operation. It is recommended that a proxy server is not used unless the network environment requires it. English-22