Network Ids; Configure Devices; Cresnet Devices - Crestron SIMPL Windows User Manual

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To hide unused slots from the tree view, right-click any item in the tree and select
Hide Unused from the submenu. This will make only the connected network
addresses visible and simplify the tree view.

Network IDs

A Network ID is a two-digit hexadecimal value that uniquely identifies each
Crestron device on the control system network. Every programmable Crestron
device, including network control modules, remote processors, touchpanels, remotes
and Ethernet devices, must be assigned a unique network address to enable
communication with the control system. The type of ID a device is assigned depends
on the communication format.
Cresnet devices receive a Cresnet ID, also called a NET ID. The control system's
Net-Device slot in SIMPL Windows provides 252 NET IDs for connecting Cresnet
devices, although the physical network would require the use of a network expander
if more than 30 Cresnet devices are connected. NET IDs range from 03 to FE.
Ethernet devices receive an IP ID, in addition to a unique IP address or host name.
The Ethernet card slot in SIMPL Windows provides 252 IP IDs for connecting
Ethernet devices. IP IDs range from 03 to FE.
Wireless panels and remotes must communicate with a Cresnet gateway receiver and
are assigned an IR ID or RF ID. The number of available IDs differs depending on
the gateway. Crestron's two-way wireless gateways such as the CNRFGWX provide
15 RF IDs (01 to 0F) for connecting wireless panels. Other gateways, such as the
CNIRGW, provide up to 254 IR IDs (01 to FF).
The Network ID you assign to a device in SIMPL Windows must be the same as the
device's hardware ID, which is the internal ID set at the factory. You generally have
to change the hardware IDs of Crestron devices so that they match the IDs assigned
in the software. The procedure for changing the hardware ID differs depending on
the device, and is described in each unit's documentation.
You can set or change the assigned Network ID of a Crestron device when you add it
your program. You can drop a device directly on a network address. You can also
drag the device from one network address to another.
Finally, you can edit the Network ID of a device when you double-click it to open its
Device Settings. This is described in the next section.

Configure Devices

Once you have added all your Crestron and third-party hardware to your system, you
can configure these network devices by double-clicking the device in either of the
System Views. You can also right-click the device and select Configure. This will
display the Device Settings dialog box. The available configuration options differ
depending on the device.

Cresnet Devices

Device Name: You can use this tab to change the default name of the device and
enter a device location. The new name will appear in the System Views and Program
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