Muse Research Receptor manual v1.2 - Manual (Page 120)

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TCP/IP Settings
Use this section to assign an IP address and netmask to Receptor. Receptor uses its IP address to identify itself
to another computer. The following options are available:
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Auto (DHCP) - This is the default option. Select it if you have a DHCP server that automatically provides
IP addresses to networked devices.
• Manual - Select this option if you want to manually enter an IP address and netmask.
• Crossover - Select this option if you are not using a Router or Switcher and are connecting Receptor
directly to your computer using a crossover Ethernet cable.
You must click the Apply button and then reboot your Receptor before your new TCP/IP setting takes effect.
TCP/IP Settings are global and are not saved with a Multi Patch.
CROSSOVER MODE NOTE 1: After switching from either Auto or Manual Modes to Crossover Mode, you
should turn off both your PC and Mac, then turn them back on. When you use Crossover mode, your PC is
looking to Receptor to provide it with an IP address.
CROSSOVER MODE NOTE 2: Never use Crossover Mode if Receptor is connected to a standard network.
Most networks have DHCP servers of their own. When Receptor is in Crossover mode, it is acting as a DHCP
server, and the presence of two such servers could confuse the network. For more information about Crossover
Mode and Crossover connections, see “Crossover Connection” on page 145.
NOTE TO MACINTOSH USERS: If you’re using a Macintosh computer, crossover connections will work
without setting Receptor to Crossover Mode. If you frequently move your Receptor between a Macintosh
location that requires a network connection and one that requires a crossover connection, it’s alright to
leave Receptor in “Auto (DHCP)” mode. If, however, you plan to always use your Receptor with a crossover
connection to a Macintosh, you should set Receptor to “Crossover” mode to speed up the startup process.
Windows users must ALWAYS use Crossover Mode when using a crossover connection.
Address
Use this field to display and/or edit the IP address. If TCP/IP is set to Auto (DHCP), then the IP address is read-
only, and cannot be modified. If TCP/IP is set to Manual, then you can edit the IP address, if you wish.
IP addresses are in the form: nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn, where nnn = 000-255. If you edit an IP Address, you must click
the Apply button in order for your modification to take effect.
Netmask
Use this field to display and/or edit the netmask. If TCP/IP is set to Auto (DHCP), then the Netmask is read-
only, and cannot be modified. If TCP/IP is set to Manual, then you can edit the Netmask, if you wish.
Netmasks are in the form:
nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn (where nnn = 000-255)
If you edit the Netmask, you must click the Apply button in order for your modification to take effect.
Appletalk
Use this parameter to tell Receptor whether or not to appear on an Appletalk network. If Appletalk is turned off
(unchecked), you will not be able to see Receptor on an Appletalk network. If Appletalk is turned on (checked),
then Receptor will appear on an Appletalk network.
If you change the state of Appletalk networking, you must click the Apply button in order for the change to take
effect. The Appletalk setting is a global parameter and is not saved with a Multi Patch.
Windows Networking
Use this parameter to tell Receptor whether or not to appear on a Windows network. If Windows Networking is
turned off (unchecked), you will not be able to see Receptor on a Windows network. If Windows Networking is
turned on (checked), then Receptor will appear on a Windows network, using the Workgroup name below it.