Installing The Hardware; Master And Slave Receivers; General Instructions For Hardware Installation - Audio Technica ARTIST ELITE 5000 Series Installation And Operation Manual

Depending on how the AEW-R5200 receiver will be used, the
installation and hookup process differs. For most applications,
however, setting up the AEW-R5200 is a simple process.
For example, if several receivers will be taken on tour and
controlled via a computer, it will be necessary to set up a
stand-alone network for use by only the computer and the
receivers. If, however, a receiver will be used in a permanent
installation in a building with its own network, it might be
necessary to set up the receiver to work with the existing
network.

Master and slave receivers

Because the AEW-R5200 unit houses two channels, channel #1
is always the Master, and channel #2 is always Slave_1 of a
two-channel system comprising that single AEW-R5200 unit.
Any AEW-R5200 units that are part of a system connected by
Ethernet cables will contain one master and one slave channel
per unit.
AEW-R5200 receivers will work with other AEW-R5200 and
AEW-R4100 units; up to 19 receiver channels per band may
work together, depending upon clear frequencies available.
One AEW-R5200 can act as the master receiver for multiple
AEW-R5200 and AEW-R4100 receivers, which, if connected
using the included link cables, all become slaves.
Note: Do not connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port
and a link cable to the AEW-5200's OUT jack at the same time.
AEW-R5200
Figure A. Connecting the AEW-R5200 to a computer and an existing DHCP-supporting network.
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Figure B. Connecting multiple AEW-R5200 units to a computer and an existing DHCP-supporting network.

Installing the Hardware

RJ-45-terminated cable
RJ-45-terminated cables
Ethernet hub

General instructions for hardware installation

Following are instructions for connecting receivers to an
existing network and for connecting receivers to a computer
without a network.
If your network supports DHCP (which automatically sets
IP addresses for devices on the network), you can connect a
single AEW-R5200 directly to an active network port. (Check
with your network administrator before connecting anything to
the network.) Or you can use an Ethernet hub to connect one
or more AEW-R5200 units to an existing network that is also
connected to your computer.
If you do not have access to a network connection (such as
on tour when traveling with a laptop computer), the AEWCI
software can still be used with an Ethernet-connected
AEW-R5200 receiver. Receivers can be connected via DHCP-
supporting router or via the computer's Ethernet card.
Warning: The Ethernet card in this receiver is
programmed to search for a DHCP server. If it
does not locate one, it automatically sets the
receiver to a default IP address of 10.20.30.40.
Connecting multiple AEW-R5200 receivers to a
non-DHCP network would result in all receivers
being set to IP address 10.20.30.40, causing
contention.
We do not recommend using the AEW-R5200 on a non-DHCP
network. If your network does not support DHCP, ask the
network administrator for assistance. He or she will need to
determine whether any equipment on the network is using the IP
address 10.20.30.40. If the address is available, it is possible that
one receiver may work on the network; however, this should be
determined by the network administrator.
DHCP-supported
network
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