Muse Research Receptor manual v1.2 - Manual (Page 145)

12: Connecting Receptor to a Computer 145 Receptor Manual
Receptor <-> Computer Connection
Receptor connects to a computer via its 10/100Base-T Ethernet port. This single Ethernet connection will
handle all file transfers between Receptor and your desktop computer. In addition, you may use this same
Ethernet connection to remotely control Receptor from a computer.
There are two ways to connect Receptor to your computer:
•
Crossover connection - This is the connection method you use when connecting Receptor’s Ethernet port
directly to your computer’s Ethernet port, without going through a network router/switcher. See “Crossover
Connection” on this page.
• Network connection - This is the connection method you use when connecting Receptor’s Ethernet port to
a network router/switcher, rather that directly to Receptor. This is the type of connection you’ll use if you
have multiple Ethernet devices, such as cable (or DSL) modems, printers, additional computers, or multiple
Receptors. See “Network Connection” on page 147.
Crossover Connection
If you’re connecting Receptor directly to a computer (perhaps a laptop that you’re using on stage), you must
use a special type of cable, known as a crossover Ethernet cable, to connect their Ethernet ports. This cable is
available from most computer supply stores and differs from a standard Ethernet cable. Always be sure, when
connecting Receptor directly to a computer (without going through a router/switcher) that you use a crossover
Ethernet cable.
To set up a crossover connection and configure Receptor:
1 Connect a Crossover Ethernet Cable between your computer and Receptor.
2 If Receptor is not already in “Crossover” mode, you’ll need to put your Receptor into that mode.
Specifically:
To do this from the front panel: 1) press the SETUP button, then 2) turn the top display knob to select the “TCP/IP
Setup” parameter, then 3) turn the bottom display knob to select “Crossover” and 4) press the bottom display knob to
apply your selection.
To do this from the graphical interface: 1) click the Setup tab in the View bar at the top of the screen and, 2) in the
Network section of the Setup screen, click the “Crossover” option under “TCP/IP Settings,” then 3) click Apply.
3 Turn off your computer and double-click Receptor’s power button to turn it off.
4 Turn Receptor and your computer back on.
5 Once Receptor has finished initializing its system and starting up, it will provide an IP address to your PC.
WARNING: 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.
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 (as discussed in “Network Connection” on page 147). If, however, you