Setting Up an LED Sign Using a Direct LAN (Ethernet) Connection
- Step 1: Prepare for Setup
- Step 2: Connect LAN Cable to Laptop
- Step 3: Configure Network Settings on the Computer
- Step 4: Reconnect LAN Cable to the Sign
- Step 5: Open ViPlex Express
- Step 6: Set Up with ViPlex Handy
- Step 7: Verify Connection
- Step 8: Final Checks
Overview
This guide explains how to connect your LED sign to an in-house network using a direct Ethernet (LAN) connection, instead of a wireless antenna.
Step 1: Prepare for Setup
- Confirm an active LAN line from the in-house router or antenna is available
- Have the following ready:
- Ethernet cable from the sign
- Ethernet cable from the in-house network
- Weather-proof RJ45-to-RJ45 coupler (required for outdoor connections)
Step 2: Connect LAN Cable to Laptop (Required for IP Setup)
Important: To change or assign the IP address, the LAN cable must be connected to a laptop or PC first.
- Connect the LAN cable from the in-house antenna/router directly to the laptop/PC
- Do not connect the cable to the sign yet
- Power ON the sign
Step 3: Configure Network Settings on the Computer
- Go to Control Panel → Network and Internet → Network and Sharing Center
- Identify the Ethernet adapter connected to the LAN cable
- Click Ethernet → Properties → Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
Set the following:
-
IP Address:
192.168.0.11 -
Subnet Mask:
255.255.255.0 -
Gateway:
192.168.0.1 -
DNS:
8.8.8.8
Step 4: Reconnect LAN Cable to the Sign
- Unplug the Ethernet cable from the laptop/PC
- Connect:
- The Ethernet cable from the sign
- The LAN cable from the in-house network
- Join both cables using a weather-proof RJ45-to-RJ45 coupler
⚠️ This coupler is required to protect the connection from moisture and outdoor exposure.
Step 5: Open ViPlex Express
- Connect to Wi-Fi Network AP1000XXXX (ignore “No Internet”) via the Windows laptop
- Password:
SN2008@+ - Download ViPlex Express on your PC (if within ~20 ft of the sign): Click here
- Select Async Mode
Step 6: Set Up with ViPlex Handy (If the Sign Is Far Away)
- Download ViPlex Handy: Android | iOS
- Move closer to the sign
- Connect to Wi-Fi Network AP1000XXXX (ignore “No Internet”)
- Password:
SN2008@+ - Go to Screen Management → Network Settings → Wired Settings
- Change Static to DHCP, save, then disconnect
Step 7: Verify Connection
- Log in to your Vnnox account
- Go to the Screens tab
- Confirm the sign shows as Online
Step 8: Final Checks
- RJ45 coupler is weather-proof and sealed
- Ethernet cables are firmly connected
- No IP conflicts exist on the network
- Router/firewall is not blocking the static IP