Multi-Console Setup - ETC ION Operation Manual

Multi-console setup

When using multiple Ion consoles on the network, you should adjust some of the settings of your
devices to ensure optimal functionality.
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D e s i g n a t e P r i m a r y
By default, all Ion devices will boot as a primary. When using multiple devices on the network, only
one should be designated as a primary. Other devices should be configured as the backup (only
one per system) or clients. There can be a maximum of 12 Ion devices connected to a master.
To change this setting, you must exit the Ion software (Browser>Exit Ion) and then designate the
device as primary, backup, or client as described in the ECU appendix (see
294).
DH CP S e rver
DHCP server supplies IP addresses to network devices. Only one Ion device [typically the Primary]
on the network is necessary to do this properly. Therefore you should disable the DHCP server on
all devices except for the intended primary.
To disable the DHCP server on your device see
C h a n g e D e v i c e N a m e
To easily identify your Ion on the network, change the device name to be representative of the
device (such as "Booth Primary" or "Tech Backup"). This is done in
B a c k u p A u t o S w i t c h
Switches to the backup automatically if the primary should go offline. This is enabled in
Auto Switch, page
308
It is recommended that you perform the following setting changes before
connecting your Ion device(s) to the network. After the changes are complete,
connect to the network and reboot the device.
297.
Ion IP Settings, page 301.
General Settings, page
Starting Screen, page
296.
Backup
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