Establishing The Connection - Lightware UMX4x4-Pro2 User Manual

7.2.

Establishing the connection

The unit can be controlled from a Windows or OS X based computer using the LDC
through Ethernet or RS 232 connection.
Step 1. Connect the device and the computer either via:
If the connection is made through the device's Ethernet port, be sure that the computer is
Info:
in the same sub network as the device to be connected.
Info: If the computer has multiple Ethernet connections (for example Wi-Fi and LAN
connections are used simultaneously), you will have to know the IP address for the one
that is used for controlling the device.
Step 2. Start the application. (This is the same method as mentioned in
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a) Serial port, with RS-232 cable
b) Ethernet, with LAN cross cable
c) Ethernet, with LAN patch cable
chapter 7.1.5 on page 53
To run the controller software click double on the icon on the desktop
or select proper shortcut from Start Menu  All Programs 
Lightware  Lightware Device Controller folder.
The Device Discovery window appears automatically.
Figure 7-1. Lightware Device Controller software startup
If the connection has been made via Ethernet, the software picks all Ethernet
interfaces, and shows the available Lightware devices on those ports. The device
type and the serial number are displayed automatically. Click the desired device,
to highlight it.
If the computer has more Ethernet ports (for example Wi-Fi and LAN connections
are used simultaneously), you must select the one that is used to control the
Section 7. Software control –Lightware Device Controller and Web
in the Step 1.)