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121 121  1*. If the device has just recently powered up, it may take a few minutes to completely wake up before it can be connected to
122 122  1*. If you have issues connecting, see [[Troubleshooting a Failed Connection>>doc:SHOWRUNNER™ Setup Guide.SHOWRUNNER™ Installation Guide.Preparation.Toolbox Basics.WebHome||anchor="HTroubleshootingaFailedConnection"]] below
123 123  
124 -== Troubleshooting a Failed Connection ==
125 -
126 -"Device refused to identify"
127 -
128 -* This message typically means that the device is not online or could not be connected to
129 -* This message may also occur when a device has blocked your username or IP address due to making too many incorrect login attempts
130 -** IP addresses are blocked for 24 hours by default, but you can attempt to circumvent this block by changing your IP address and trying again
131 -** Users are blocked for 30 minutes by default, and it is only possible to circumvent this if another user has already been created, otherwise you must wait for the block to expire before connecting again
132 -** The below commands are useful if you are able to connect to the processor through some other means (specific commands may vary depending on the device):
133 -*** ##listblockedip## and ##remblockedip## commands can be used to view/unblock an IP address
134 -*** ##listlockeduser## and ##remlockeduser## commands can be used to view/unblock specific users
135 -*** ##setloginattempts## and ##setlockouttime## commands can be used to modify how many login attempts are allowed before blocking an IP address and how long an address will be blocked
136 -*** ##setuserloginattempts## and ##setuserlockouttime## commands are used to modify how many login attempts are allowed before blocking a user and how long that user will be blocked
137 -*** ##setlogoffidletime## command can be used to modify how long you can be inactive before the processor automatically logs you out
138 -
139 -"Device not found in database"
140 -
141 -* This message typically means that the version of your device database is out of date and the device being connected to is not in it.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
142 -
143 -See our FAQ for additional tips:
144 -
145 -* [[I can't connect to my processor via Ethernet?>>https://wiki.chiefintegrations.com/FAQ/I%20can%27t%20connect%20to%20my%20processor%20via%20Ethernet]]
146 -* [[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]]
147 -
148 -= Basic Tool Usage =
149 -
150 -(% class="box warningmessage" %)
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152 -This section is under construction: please check back at alater date for more information on using tools in Toolbox
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154 -
155 155  == Device Discovery Tool ==
156 156  
157 157  Crestron's Device Discovery Tool is used to "discover" any Crestron devices which are connected to your laptop. The most useful feature of the Device Discovery Tool is the ability to export all discovered devices to either a "Device Summary" text file or an Address Book. Discovered devices are listed in a scrollable list on the left side of the menu, and double clicking a discovered device will bring up additional configuration options on the right side. Below is an overview of the Device Discovery Tool UI:
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204 204  
205 205  Note that when exporting devices to the Address Book, it is possible to add devices by either Hostname or by IP Address. On systems with a DHCP server, it is recommended to add devices by Hostname, but only after the final hostnames have been set for all devices.
206 206  
176 +== Troubleshooting a Failed Connection ==
177 +
178 +"Device refused to identify"
179 +
180 +* This message typically means that the device is not online or could not be connected to
181 +* This message may also occur when a device has blocked your username or IP address due to making too many incorrect login attempts
182 +** IP addresses are blocked for 24 hours by default, but you can attempt to circumvent this block by changing your IP address and trying again
183 +** Users are blocked for 30 minutes by default, and it is only possible to circumvent this if another user has already been created, otherwise you must wait for the block to expire before connecting again
184 +** The below commands are useful if you are able to connect to the processor through some other means (specific commands may vary depending on the device):
185 +*** ##listblockedip## and ##remblockedip## commands can be used to view/unblock an IP address
186 +*** ##listlockeduser## and ##remlockeduser## commands can be used to view/unblock specific users
187 +*** ##setloginattempts## and ##setlockouttime## commands can be used to modify how many login attempts are allowed before blocking an IP address and how long an address will be blocked
188 +*** ##setuserloginattempts## and ##setuserlockouttime## commands are used to modify how many login attempts are allowed before blocking a user and how long that user will be blocked
189 +*** ##setlogoffidletime## command can be used to modify how long you can be inactive before the processor automatically logs you out
190 +
191 +"Device not found in database"
192 +
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 +
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 += Basic Tool Usage =
201 +
202 +(% class="box warningmessage" %)
203 +(((
204 +This section is under construction: please check back at alater date for more information on using tools in Toolbox
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206 +
207 207  == Text Console ==
208 208  
209 209  == File Manager ==