Chapter 2: Installation and Registration
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Network Configuration
Pro Tools | MTRX II has two network ports on the back designated Net 1 and Net 2. The primary function of these network ports is to
provide a connection between DADman software on a computer and MTRX II so it can be configured and controlled. The two network
ports normally operate as a small network switch so it is critical to only use one of the two network ports. Net 1 is recommend. The de-
fault network setting for the network port is DHCP, so MTRX II will receive an IP address from a DHCP server (if one is present on
the network). If required, it is possible to change the IP address of the MTRX II to a fixed IP address from the DADman control software.
The network ports are also used for control and IP audio streaming with integrated 256-channel Dante. Dante has its own IP address,
which is set to DHCP-assigned by default. This can be changed to a fixed IP address using either the DADman software or Dante Con-
troller. As mentioned earlier, the two network ports operate as a small network switch. However, when MTRX II is configured for use
with built-in Dante it is possible to set the Dante interface to Redundant mode. In this configuration, use Net 1 for DADman control of
MTRX II and the primary Dante connection, and use Net 2 for the redundant/secondary Dante connection.
The factory default setting of the IP address of the controller port of the MTRX II is 10.0.7.20. The IP address can be changed manually
using DADman or it can be set to be automatically assigned by a DHCP server/router in the network. If needed, MTRX II can be set in
recovery mode with the fixed factory defined IP address (10.0.7.20) and IP discovery using DHCP.
For a more detailed description of MTRX II network functionality, configuration, and behavior, see Network Fundamentals.
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