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3.4.1 Identifying the FixtureNet Port
The FixtureNet port is the Ethernet port Hog 4 OS uses to send Art-Net and/or E1.31 data to
fixtures, media servers, and DMX converters that are capable of receiving these protocols
over Ethernet. The FixtureNet port is located on the rear panel of the console as well as on
the rear panel of the DMX Processor 8000. Depending on the age of your DMX Processor
8000 the port will either be labeled FixtureNet or Fixture Link.
When using Hog 4 PC you have the option to select which of your computer's network
adapters will act as the FixtureNet port for outputting Art-Net and/or E1.31.
To assign one of your computer's network adapters to act as the Hog 4 PC FixtureNet port:
1. Co ntrol Pane l → FixtureNet
2. Select a network adapter from the list of available adapters at the top of the window. If
only one network adapter is available then it will be selected automatically and the drop
down box will be greyed out. If no network adapters are available the drop down menu
will be blank and greyed out.
Important: Hog 4 PC will only output Art-Net and sACN for universes 1 thru 8 and a USB
DMX Widget must be connected and assigned to the matching universe.
Important: It is recommended that you do not combine HogNet and Art-Net or E1.31(sACN)
within the same network. This can produce network errors and unreliable data. When using
Hog 4 PC you have the ability to assign both HogNet and Art-Net/E1.31 to a single adapter
but using separate network adapters is strongly advised.
3.4.2 Configuring the FixtureNet Port
In order to successfully output Art-Net or E1.31 from your console, DMX Processor 8000, or
Hog 4PC, you must first properly configure the FixtureNet's IP address to settings that are
appropriate for your network.
To configure DMX Processor 8000's FixtureNet from the DMX Processor front panel:
Network → Fixture → FixtureNetCon fig
To configure DMX Processor's FixtureNet from the console:
1. Setu p → Ne twork : open the Network window.
2. Select the DMX Processor 8000 and press Settings.
3. Select the FixtureNet pane of the Proce ssor Setting s window;
To configure the Hog 4 console or Hog 4 PC's assigned FixtureNet port from the console:
1. Setu p → Ne twork : open the Network window.
2. Select the DMX Processor 8000 assigned to net number 1 (or whichever DMX
Processor is associated with the local internal DMX Processor 8000 in your show) and
press Settin gs.
3. Select the FixtureNet pane of the DMX Processor Settin gs window.
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