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HelixNet Linking

Quick Start Guide

The following quick start guide provides basic installation instructions for linking two or more HelixNet Main

Stations over Ethernet. It also provides a quick reference to possible network topologies.

Tip: For in-depth information about HelixNet Partyline, see the HelixNet Partyline User Guide.

1.1 Before Installing

In order to link two or more HMS-4X Main Stations over Ethernet or Fiber you need to ensure that all HMS-4X

are updated to a 1.1.x or more recent software. The most recent HelixNet software can be found in the Support

area of the Clear-Com web page (www.clearcom.com

1.2 Installing Linking Modules

Warning: The interface modules are not hot pluggable. Ensure that the Main Station is

powered down before inserting or removing modules.

To install either an Ethernet (HLI-ET2) or a Fiber (HLI-FBS) interface module to the HMS-4X Main Station:

1. Disconnect the HMS-4X Main Station

from mains power.

2. Remove the blanking plate ( ) and insert the

interface module ( ) into the module bay.

3. Reconnect the HMS-4X Main Station

to mains power.

To configure the networking preferences, navigate to Menu > Networking.

1.3 Quick Setup with HLI-ET2 Ethernet

1. Connect Cat5 or Cat6 cable from one HLI-ET2 port on one Main Station to one HLI-ET2 port on another

Main Station.

2. On each Main Station navigate to Menu > Networking > Linking > Link Station and select Enabled.

(To set a local static IP address, go to Networking > Preferences and set the IP address and subnet

mask.)

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HelixNet Linking Quick Start Guide The following quick start guide provides basic installation instructions for linking two or more HelixNet Main

1.4 Quick Setup with HLI-FBS Fiber 1. Connect Fiber cable from one HLI-FBS port on one Main Station to one HLI-FBS port on another Main Station. 2.

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