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| Networking with
a DP2000/ DP8000 |
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Networking
your Wholehog to your DP 2000 or DP 8000
Note: This resource is
specific to software version 3.0 or greater.
All
devices on a Wholehog network require an
IP address and Subnet.You
can choose from several networking scenarios to acomplish this:
1. Configure the network settings manually
2. Set your console as a DHCP Server
3. Use a router to set the IP/Subnet
Below are set-up instructions for each scenario
 
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UPDATED
2/2009 |
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Option
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Connect Directly by Manually Configuring your Network
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Connecting your console with a DP using static network settings:
1. Ensure that you are using Wholehog Software Version 3.0 or better.
If you are using a personal computer, please disable all firewalls.
2. Use a cross-over cable if connecting directly to 1 DMX Processor
(nothing else on the network)
3. If you are using multiple DPs or other network devices you will need
a simple Ethernet switch (no management or IP assignments) and you will
need to use Non-crossover (patch) cables.
4. On your console, you need to set a static IP and Subnet.
If you are using Hog3PC on your personal computer, disable any other
network connections (wireless, firewire, etc).
a. Press the SETUP key, and select CONTROL PANEL from your
main toolbar (This can also be accessed from the
“Start” menu).
b. In the Control Panel, select the NETWORK tab
c. From the drop down menu, your “HogNet Adaptor"
should list your console’s Ethernet port. (this especially
important to setup correctly when using Hog3PC on a computer with
multiple network adaptors)
d. Select "Use Default IP settings"
e. Under DHCP / Boot Server, select “Enable Boot
Server” only
f. Press "OK."
5. If you are using Hog3PC, Roadhog Full Boar, or an iPC, set your
DP’s Net Number to 2 or higher. Doing so will allow you to
use DP’s and additionally USB widgets or superwidgets. If you
choose not use widgets at this time, we still recommend setting your DP
to 2 or higher, as this will allow you the option to add widgets later.
The lack of a DP#1 will not be detrimental to your DMX processing.
-To set the Net Number on your DP:
a. Select “Network”
from the LCD.
b. From the Network window, you can
change the Net Number to 2 or higher.
6. Set your DP’s IP address and subnet to match the range of
your console’s network. (You can see your console’s
default IP and Subnet listed below “Use Default IP
Settings” in the Network tab of the Control Panel- see step
5).
To set your DP:
a. Select “Network” from the
LCD
b. Select “IP Status”
c. Select “IP Config”
d. In this window, ensure that “Use
DHCP” is not checked.
e. Also in this window, you will need to set the
IP and Subnet to match the range of the Hog - The IP address should be
the same range as the console but not the exact same address. Changing
the last digit will suffice. - The subnet should be exactly the same -
After setting these, select “OK.”
*If you are using the console’s “Default IP
settings,” then one possible configuration for the DP would
be to set the DP’s IP address as 172.31.0.2 and the Subnet as
255.255.0.0. An additional DP could be set as 172.31.0.3 and Subnet:
255.255.0.0 and so on.
Important: After you set these addresses, the DP must be reset for this
information to take effect. Simply power cycle the DP to do this.
7. Once your DP connects to the show server, you may be prompted to
upgrade the software. You can do this right from the console. The
system will prompt you and walk you through this.
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Option
2:
Setting your console
as a DHCP Server |
How to connect a DP with your console set as a DHCP Server:
1. Ensure that you are using Wholehog Software
Version 3.0 or better. If you are using a personal computer, please
disable all firewalls.
2. Use a cross-over cable if connecting directly to 1 DMX Processor
(nothing else on the network) If you are using multiple DPs or other
network devices you will need a simple Ethernet switch (no management
or IP assignments) and you will need to use Non-crossover (patch)
cables.
3. Set your console as a DHCP server: If you are using Hog3PC on your
personal computer, disable any other network connections (wireless,
firewire, etc).
a. Press the SETUP key, and select CONTROL PANEL
from your main toolbar (This can also be accessed from the
“Start” menu).
b. In the Control Panel, select the NETWORK tab
c. From the drop down menu, your “HogNet
Adaptor" should list your console’s Ethernet port. (this
especially important to setup correctly when using Hog3PC on a computer
with multiple network adaptors)
d. Select “Use Default IP
Settings”
e. Select “Enable DHCP and Boot
Server”.
f. Click “OK.”
4. If you are using Hog3PC, Roadhog Full Boar, or an iPC, set your
DP’s Net Number to 2 or higher. Doing so will allow you to
use DP’s and additionally USB widgets or superwidgets. If you
choose not use widgets at this time, we still recommend setting your DP
to 2 or higher, as this will allow you the option to add widgets later.
The lack of a DP#1 will not be detrimental to your DMX processing.
-To set the Net Number on your DP:
a. Select “Network” from the
LCD screen of your DP.
b. From the Network window, you can change the
Net Number to 2 or higher
5. The
DP will need to be set for DHCP. To do this: a. Select
“Network” from the LCD b. Select “IP
Status” c. Select “IP Config” d. In this
window, you will need to select “Use DHCP”.
Important: After you set these addresses, the DP must be reset for this
information to take effect. Simply power cycle the DP to do this.
6. Once your DP connects to the show server, you may be prompted to
upgrade the software. You can do this right from the console. The
system will prompt you and walk you through this.
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Option
3:
Using a Router |
How to connect your console with a DP using a router:
1. Ensure that you are using Wholehog software
version 3.0 or better. If you are using a personal computer, please
disable the firewalls for the Local Area Connection that you will be
utilizing.
2. Use non-crossover (patch) Ethernet cables with your router
3. On your console, you need to set HogNet to listen for DHCP. If you
are using Hog3PC on your personal computer, disable any other network
connections (wireless, firewire, etc).
a. Press the SETUP key, and select CONTROL PANEL
from your main toolbar (This can also be accessed from the
“Start” menu).
b. In the Control Panel, select the NETWORK tab
c. From the drop down menu, your “HogNet
Adaptor" should list your console’s Ethernet port. (this
especially important to setup correctly when using Hog3PC on a computer
with multiple network adaptors)
d. Select “Obtain an IP address using
DHCP”
e. Ensure that “Enable Boot Server
Only” is checked.
f. Click “OK.”
4. If you are using Hog3PC, Roadhog Full Boar, or an iPC, set your
DP’s Net Number to 2 or higher. Doing so will allow you to
use DP’s and additionally USB widgets or superwidgets. If you
choose not use widgets at this time, we still recommend setting your DP
to 2 or higher, as this will allow you the option to add widgets later.
The lack of a DP#1 will not be detrimental to your DMX processing.
-To set the Net Number on your DP:
a. Select
“Network” from the LCD screen of your DP.
b. From the Network window, you can
change the Net Number to 2 or higher
5. The DP must be set for DHCP. To do this:
a. Select “Network” from the
LCD
b. Select “IP Status” c.
Select “IP Config” d. In this window, you will need
to select “Use DHCP”.
Important: After you set these addresses, the DP must be reset for this
information to take effect. Simply power cycle the DP to do this.
6. Once your DP connects to the show server, you
may be prompted to upgrade the software. You can do this right from the
console. The system will prompt you and walk you through this.
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Special
Note:
These instructions are not meant to be final... there are a lot of ways
you can establish a network connection over HogNet. These are
simply 3 possible scenarios.
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