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6.1 Internet Quick-Start
Chapter 6: General Procedures

6.1 Internet Quick-Start

In a typical installation where the MedPlus TotalAlert™ Alarm Network is
connected to an existing network that already includes a computer system (E),
network server (G), and in some cases a network router (H), do the following
(see figure 6-1 on page 6-7):

1. Connect the Ethernet Cable (A) from each Master Alarm (B) and Area
Alarm Network Communications Board (C) to a hub or switch (D).

NOTE:
It is best to use a switch because the devices only communicate at 10 megabits.
A switch improves the facility's network performance and keeps unnecessary
traffic from being routed to the alarm.

2. Power-up the MedPlus TotalAlert™ Alarm Network. The devices obtain
IP addresses from a Network Server, and discover the other alarm devices
on the same network automatically.

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3. Start an Internet browser, such as E-Microsoft Internet Explorer® 4 or
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Netscape Navigator® 4, from a computer that is on the existing network.

1. E-Microsoft Internet Explorer® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
2. Netscape Navigator® is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corp.

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