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... ... @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ 28 28 29 29 = Connecting to Devices = 30 30 31 -In order to connect to any lighting devices, your computer must be physically connected to the lighting device or the lighting network. Typically, this is achieved via TCP (i.e. Ethernet or WiFi) or USB (usually a USB-A to USB-B cable), though some older devices may require an RS-232 serial connection or a different USB cable.31 +In order to connect to any lighting devices, your computer must be physically connected to the lighting device or the lighting network. Typically, this is achieved via TCP (i.e. Ethernet or WiFi) or USB (usually a USB-A to USB-B cable), though some older devices may require an RS-232 serial connection. 32 32 33 33 Any Toolbox tool which requires connecting to a device has several buttons and fields at the lower left which relate to device connection: 34 34 ... ... @@ -84,7 +84,7 @@ 84 84 1*. If the lighting network is on the building LAN, then you may need to reach out to the building's IT department for instructions on how to access the lighting network or VLAN. 85 85 1. Use a Cat 5a or Cat 6 cable to connect your laptop to the lighting network at an open port 86 86 1*. Most newer laptops will require some sort of adapter in order to connect to a Cat 5a/6 cable 87 -1. Configure your laptop's network settings ([[FAQ page>>https://wiki.chiefintegrations.com/FAQ/How%20do%20I%20change%20my%20computer%27s%20network%20settings]])tobe compatible with the lighting network:87 +1. Configure your laptop's network settings to be compatible with the lighting network: 88 88 11. Navigate to Control Panel>Network and Internet>Network Connections 89 89 11. Locate the network adapter that is connected to the lighting network 90 90 11. Right click the network adapter and click "Properties" ... ... @@ -106,12 +106,11 @@ 106 106 11*1*. You can verify this by opening the Windows Command Line tool and running "ipconfig" command to view your current adapter settings 107 107 1. Open Toolbox and then open the desired tool 108 108 1. Connect to the device: 109 -1*. If you have created an address book (see [[Export to Address Book>>doc:SHOWRUNNER™ Setup Guide.SHOWRUNNER™ Installation Guide.Preparation.Toolbox Basics.WebHome||anchor="HExporttoAddressBook"]] below), then select the device from the drop down menu109 +1*. If you have created an address book, then select the device from the drop down menu 110 110 1*. If you have not created an address book, then you should click the Pencil Icon to open the Manual Connection Menu: 111 111 1*1. Leave the connection type as "TCP" 112 -1*1. Type in the IP address o r Hostname of the device you wish to connect to112 +1*1. Type in the IP address of the device you wish to connect to 113 113 1*1. Generally, the "Auto Detect" box should be left at "Auto Detect", though if you know what type of connection you need then you can manually change it 114 -1*1*. CEN-GWEXERs with Authentication enabled require manually setting the connection type to "TSL/SSL" 115 115 1*1. Leave Model, Hostname, and Serial fields blank 116 116 1*1. If the device has authentication enabled, expand the Advanced options and input the username and password 117 117 1*1. Click "OK" ... ... @@ -192,11 +192,6 @@ 192 192 193 193 * This message typically means that the version of your device database is out of date and the device being connected to is not in it. Use Crestron's MasterInstaller tool to ensure that Toolbox and all installed Crestron components are up-to-date 194 194 195 -See our FAQ for additional tips: 196 - 197 -* [[I can't connect to my processor via Ethernet?>>https://wiki.chiefintegrations.com/FAQ/I%20can%27t%20connect%20to%20my%20processor%20via%20Ethernet]] 198 -* [[I can't connect to a 4-Series processor via USB?>>https://wiki.chiefintegrations.com/FAQ/I%20can%27t%20connect%20to%204-Series%20processor%20via%20USB]] 199 - 200 200 = Basic Tool Usage = 201 201 202 202 (% class="box warningmessage" %)