Making the host name the same as the device name – Grass Valley Aurora Browse v.7.0 Installation User Manual

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April 6, 2010

Aurora Browse Installation and Configuration Guide

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Making the host name the same as the device name

The networks listed in the Edit IP Address dialog box are those currently defined
in the system description, with available settings restricted according to the
network definition. If you require settings that are not available, you can close
dialog boxes and go to the

Network Configuration | Networks

tab to modify

network settings, then return to the Edit IP Address dialog box to continue.

8. When you have verified that the planned settings are correct, click

OK

, then

Yes

to

apply settings to the device and close.

A Contacting Device message box reports progress.

9. After configuring control network settings, do the following

a. If a message informs you of a possible loss of communication, click

OK

.

This message is normal, since this is the network over which you are currently
communicating.

b. In the Device list view, observe the device icon and wait until the icon displays

the green star overlay before proceeding.

The icon might not display the green star overlay for several seconds as settings
are reconfigured and communication is re-established.

c. In the Interface list view, right-click the interface and select

Ping

.

The Ping Host dialog box opens.

If ping status reports success, the interface is communicating on the control
network.

Making the host name the same as the device name

1. Verify that the current device name, as displayed in the SiteConfig tree view, is the

same as your desired host name.

2. In the

Network Configuration | Devices | Device

list view, right-click the device and

select

Edit

.

The Edit Device dialog box opens.

3. If the host name is currently different than the device name, click

Set to Device

Setting...

For network interface Control Connection

Network

Control is required

Address Allocation

Static is recommended.

IP Address

The IP address for this interface on the network. Required.

Setting...

For network interface Corporate LAN

Network

Corporate LAN is required

Address Allocation

DHCP is typical.

IP Address

When DHCP is selected, you cannot select an IP address.

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