Xilica Neutrino Series - Manual (Page 6)

Neutrino Series - Quick Start Guide
XILICA AUDIO DESIGN CANADA / ASIA / EUROPE
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Firmware version is compatible with the software (view device firmware version in
Network View). See firmware upgrade info on Page 11- #14.
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If you have a personal Firewall setup on your computer, a Firewall popup window might be
displayed during the software installation
to ask whether users want to “Block” or “Allow”
NeuConsole from accessing the network. Sele ct “Allow” to continue installation.
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Once installed and working – close the NeuConsole software for now until you are instructed
to open it again.
7. Initial Device Connectivity:
The Neutrino series of digital processors run on a network based infrastructure and are set up
and controlled by a host computer via Ethernet using the NeuConsole software.
A network connection can be made between your computer and Neutrino (A) Via a DHCP
enabled Router, Server, or Router/Server/Switch combination as recommended and shown below
or (B) A Non-DHCP enabled Direct connection or Indirectly via an Ethernet switch.
The primary difference between these two connection methods is the automatic IP address
assignment that DHCP provides in (A).
(A) DHCP Enabled Router, Server, or Router/Server/Switch Combo Connection
The Neutrino processor device boots up with DHCP enabled by default so with DHCP
enabled routers and servers Neutrino will automatically obtain an IP address upon power up
and connection. This may take a minute or two as the devices look for DHCP to obtain their
IP address.
Available DHCP is the recommended connection method. Where our NeuPanel Series
wall controls will be used to control the processor we recommend the use of a low cost router
along with a POE switch. This combo will provide DHCP as well as power to the wall controls
over their Ethernet cable by way of the switches POE feature (Power Over Ethernet).
Note: Linksys routers/NetGear switches have tested well (D-Link routers have not).
(B) Non-DHCP Enabled Direct or Indirect Connection
When the processor is connected directly to a computer or indirectly via a switch or hub and
DHCP is not available to assign IP addresses - the connection process is not automatic.
(1) A Single Processor or Device in the Network Only - No DHCP Available
Once no DHCP is detected - a single direct or indirectly connected processor device will
either try to connect using the IP address last assigned and stored in the device or
attempt to revert to is default IP address of 169.254.128.128. Under some conditions the
processor might refuse to relinquish its stored IP address or revert to its default IP
address and thus refuse to connect.
To simplify and speed this non-DHCP enabled