3. Setting up the System 67
Configuring an IP Address for the HogNet Network Adapter
In order for a network adapter to properly communicate on a network it must be configured
with an IP address setting that is compatible with other devices on the network. There are
three main options when configuring an IP address for a HogNet adapter:
Default IP address: select this option to use an IP address of 172.31.0.1.
Obtain an IP address using DHCP: select this option when running the console on a
network that contains a DHCP server such as a DHCP router or a Hog console running
a DHCP server.
Custom IP address: This option allows you to specify the IP address and subnet
mask settings of the Console. This option is most commonly used on networks where a
DHCP server is not present but multiple unique IP addresses need to be specified.
Important: If you choose to obtain an IP address using DHCP on the console and no DHCP
server is present on the network, then the console will revert to a loopback address of
127.0.0.1 which is not a usable network address for network show operation. In this case
you should use a custom IP address.
Enabling the DHCP Server
In addition to being DHCP client compatible, all network enabled consoles are also capable
of running a DHCP server themselves. Enabling DHCP allows the console to hand out IP
addresses to other consoles, DMX Processors, and computers on the network without
needing to manually configure static IP addresses for every device on the network.
Choosing BOOT Server ONLY
Included in the DHCP server options of the console is the Boot server. The Boot server
process is separate from the DHCP server and is used by Hog consoles to provide remote
software imaging for the DMX Processor 8000. You can select options to either run only a
Boot server (with or without a custom address range) or to run both a Boot server and a
DHCP server. When running both, the custom address range applies to both the DHCP
server and the Boot server.
Using a Custom DHCP Server Range
Sometimes in more complex networks where more than one DHCP server is present,
specifying a custom DHCP server range is necessary to avoid IP address conflicts. Using a
custom DHCP address range applies to both the DHCP server and the Boot server
processes. To use a custom DHCP range on your console enable the Use custom ad dress
range button and specify the start and end addresses in the fields below the button.
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