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5 5  Introduction
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7 +* In ShowRunnerCLC™, the method by which a device is connected to the control processor is recorded in the configuration file and is relevant to whether or not the system will work. Relevant details include:
8 +** Specific host device (i.e. connected to the processor, connected to a specific DIN-CENCN-2, connected to a specific CEN-GWEXER, etc.)
9 +** Specific net of the host device (i.e. Net 1 or Net 2 of the DIN-CENCN-2)
10 +** Specific Connection ID or Network ID of the device
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7 7  = Network Device Tree View =
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12 12  Check the currently installed version of Toolbox by navigating to Help > About Crestron Toolbox... and upgrade or downgrade your installation as necessary, or use an alternate method of addressing devices
13 13  )))
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15 -Network Device Tree View is the most user-friendly way of manually addressing devices for Crestron systems. Below is information specific to using the Network Device Tree View tool to address devices; see our [[Toolbox Basics page>>doc:SHOWRUNNER™ Setup Guide.SHOWRUNNER™ Installation Guide.Preparation.Toolbox Basics.WebHome||anchor="HNetworkDeviceTreeView"]] page for more general information on using and configuring the tool. When using the Network Device Tree View tool to address devices, keep the following in mind:
20 +Network Device Tree View is the most user-friendly way of manually addressing devices for Crestron systems. Below is information specific to using the Network Device Tree View tool to address devices; see our [[Toolbox Basics page>>doc:SHOWRUNNER™ Setup Guide.SHOWRUNNER™ Installation Guide.Preparation.Toolbox Basics.WebHome||anchor="HNetworkDeviceTreeView"]] page for more general information on using and configuring the tool.
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22 +Below are some tips and things to keep in mind when using the Network Device Tree View tool to address devices for a ShowRunnerCLC™ deployment:
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18 18  * **It is generally recommended to right-click and ensure that "Show by Device Connection" is checked.** While "Show by Category" can be useful in some situations, it is not recommended when addressing devices as it gives no indication which Net a device is connected to and may lead to accidentally misaddressing devices. "Show by Device Connection" will group devices by their connection to the host device (e.g., Cresnet devices on a DIN-CENCN-2 will be sorted by the Net that they are connected to, Zūm Wireless devices will be sorted by the ZUM-NETBRIDGE they are connected to, etc.).
19 -* In the below screenshot, all devices have already been addressed so all devices appear with the yellow circle indicating "Status: OK"
20 -* [[image:ndtv_by connection.png||height="508" width="401"]]
21 -* A new system where all devices are online but have not been re-addressed may look more like the following example, with a red exclamation point indicating duplicate Network IDs (all devices ship from the factory with the same Network ID, which inevitably leads to duplicate IDs 
25 +** In the below screenshot, all devices have already been addressed so all devices appear with the yellow circle indicating "Status: OK"
26 +[[image:ndtv_by connection.png||height="508" width="401"]]
27 +** A new system where all devices are online but have not been re-addressed may look more like the following example, with a red exclamation point indicating duplicate Network IDs (all devices ship from the factory with the same Network ID, which inevitably leads to duplicate IDs on an uncommissioned system)
22 22  [[image:ndtv_all loops.png||height="503" width="404"]]
23 -** Other types of status indicator may include a black circle for "Invalid Network ID" or "Invalid/duplicate TSID or Serial Number"
24 -* Right-clicking on an individual device will give many options to resolve common issues, as well as allow for identifying a specific device:
25 -** "Refresh All" use to refresh the list of actively connected devices, necessary e.g. if a Cresnet cable has been connected/disconnected from the device
26 -*** F5 is the keyboard shortcut for this function, though in both cases it may be more reliable to completely close and reopen Network Device Tree View to ensure all devices are refreshed
27 -** "Change Network ID..." use to change the Network ID (CID) of a specific device (see our [[device addressing page>>doc:SHOWRUNNER™ Setup Guide.SHOWRUNNER™ Installation Guide.Device Addressing.Addressing Devices from Toolbox.WebHome||anchor="HNetworkDeviceTreeView"]] for more information)
28 -*** F2 is the keyboard shortcut for this function
29 -** "Identify This Device..." will put a specific device into "Identify" mode, the specific behavior for which depends on the individual device:
30 -*** Note that entering identify mode may stop the ShowRunnerCLC™ program and restart it when exiting identify mode: **to avoid losing progress and placing strain on the processor**, it is recommended to either identify and address all hardware prior to loading the ShowRunnerCLC™ program, or temporarily suspend the program with the console command ##stopprog -p:01## and then resume the program once done identifying all devices with the command ##progreset##
31 -*** Some devices will flash an LED (Cresnet keypads, GLS-SIMs, et al.)
32 -*** Some devices will flash an LED and make a noise (Cresnet occupancy sensors, most room controllers, et al.)
33 -*** Load controllers will typically flash all connected loads
34 -** "Change Serial Number..." is used to change the device's Serial Number (and thus its TSID); this is rarely required and is only necessary in cases where a device reports an invalid or duplicate SN/TSID, or where the reported SN does not match the SN physically printed on the device
35 -** "Open Text Console..." will open a Text Console window directly to the specific selected Cresnet/RFID device (//not// to the host device you are connected to in Network Device Tree View); only recommended for advanced users
36 -[[image:ndtv_rc on device.png]]
29 +** Other types of status indicator may include a black circle for "Invalid Network ID" or "Invalid/duplicate TSID or Serial Number"
30 +* To address an individual device:
31 +** Select the device so that it is highlighted and press the F2 key (you may need to hold down the "Fn" button on your laptop)
32 +** Right-click on an individual device and select "Change Network ID..."
33 +* Type the new hexadecimal Network ID for the device into the "New Value" field and click "OK"
34 +[[image:ndtv_change nid.png]]
35 +* After a few moments, the device should update its ID and diks
37 37  
38 38  = Text Console =
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39 +With the correct preparation, the Text Console can be a much faster way of addressing devices when compared to Network Device Tree View since you are able to rapidly address multiple devices instead of being restricted to addressing one device at a time.
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40 40  Command for processor/no nets
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42 42  Command for devices with nets (DIN-CENCN-2/ZUMNET)
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46 46  = Troubleshooting Tips and Tools =
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48 -== General Tips ==
49 +When addressing devices, there are a number of issues that can occur. The causes of these issues can
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51 +== General Troubleshooting Tips ==
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50 50  Verify correct connection point
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52 52  Isolate cables
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