Connections; Configuring Agent - Barco XHD-404 User Manual

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Also, as explained in Remote mode (p.211), it is possible to connect remotely to the Master
Player (e.g., with your laptop), so you can modify your project remotely.
To set up a project on multiple machines, you need a Server machine and at least one
Player machine.
1. On a Server machine, open X-Agora Server.
The process opens in the background, and an icon appears in the noti-
fication area on the taskbar.
2. On a Player machine, open X-Agora Agent and follow the steps in
Configuring Agent (p.60).
Every machine in your setup can be a Player or the Master Player.
It is also possible to connect remotely to the Master Player (e.g., with your laptop), so
you can modify your project remotely.
4.4.2

Connections

The rear panel of the Barco Media Server has two Ethernet ports. The Ethernet port
nearest to the power supply is Port #1, and the other is Port #2. See Figure 4.6, Ethernet
Ports #1 and #2".
Figure 4.6. Ethernet Ports #1 and #2
Connect all X-Agora Agents (the Designer, Server, and Players) on any Barco Media
Server through Ethernet Port #1. Connect any other external controls, such as Art-Net
or open sound control (OSC) through Ethernet Port #2.
4.5

Configuring Agent

X-Agora Agent is configured by default to connect to its local X-Agora Server service.
When changing the Master Player in your project, all the required instances of X-Agora
Agent point to the new Master Player. You can also change the default configuration
manually.
To change the default configuration manually—
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