connecting to standalone item

[aidensgrandad]

Hi
I want to connect directly to a stand alone item, it's IP address is 192.168.1.1 so I changed my laptop TCP/IP properties to 192.168.1.2 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 but it will not connect. Im sure i've done this before any thoughts?

[DaveLembke]

Are you using a cross over cable or is this connected to a switch if hard wired?

[aidensgrandad]

I wasn't using a crossover cable but I have connected ok via a switch - thank for your reply anyway

[DaveLembke]

Your welcome ... Glad its fixed now ...

Common mistake with devices like these is that a regular patch cable is used and a cross over or a switch is needed to connect the TX to RX between devices otherwise with a standard patch cable you have TX to TX and RX to RX and no communication.

[Geek-9pm]

Right.
And many new routers ans switches auto detect and adjust the connection.

[Geek-9pm]

follow the instructions on this item guide

Where?
To get to a device on your local network there are three of four things you should consider:
1.The  IP address of the device.
2. You PC should have an address inside the same subset.
3. Use of a switch or router,.
4.  Possible use of a DHCP thing.

When using DHCP it might not be possible to connect to all devices on the local network.

The address of
192.168.1.1
Might be already assigned to the router you have, making it  hard or  impossible to get to that device.
Did that device come with instructions?