Autocue QMaster - Manual (Page 8)

QMaster-UserGuide.docx 2011-08-11
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8. Enter the chosen IP address. Press the full stop/dot key to move to the next block of
the IP address.
IP addresses of the computer and QBox should be in the same range. For example,
if the address of the computer is 192.168.50.5 you might assign 192.168.50.10 to the
QBox.
As long as the first three blocks of numbers are the same, the two devices will be
able to communicate.
9. Press the Tab key to highlight the Subnet Mask field. QBox stores this value as a
two-digit number. The most common Subnet Mask is 24 which corresponds to a
Mask address of 255.255.255.0
Note: Further information about subnet mask numbering can be found in the section
―Assigning static IP addresses‖ later in the manual.
10. In a direct connection via an Ethernet Switch a Default Gateway should not be
necessary.
11. Press the Tab key to highlight the OK button and press Enter.
12. Press F10 to close the network configuration interface.
13. Use the arrow keys to select Return to Prompt Mode and press Enter.
You can now start the QMaster software and connect the software to your QBox and start prompting your
scripts.
Connect QMaster to your QBox
Plug the dongle into your computer and double-click on the QMaster icon on your computer desktop to
display the primary QMaster user interface.