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  = Connecting to Devices =
--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.
++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.
  Any Toolbox tool which requires connecting to a device has several buttons and fields at the lower left which relate to device connection:
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 *. 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.
 . Use a Cat 5a or Cat 6 cable to connect your laptop to the lighting network at an open port
 *. Most newer laptops will require some sort of adapter in order to connect to a Cat 5a/6 cable
--1. Configure your laptop's network settings ([[FAQ page>>https://wiki.chiefintegrations.com/FAQ/How%20do%20I%20change%20my%20computer%27s%20network%20settings]]) to be compatible with the lighting network:
++1. Configure your laptop's network settings to be compatible with the lighting network:
 . Navigate to Control Panel>Network and Internet>Network Connections
 . Locate the network adapter that is connected to the lighting network
 . Right click the network adapter and click "Properties"
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 *1*. You can verify this by opening the Windows Command Line tool and running "ipconfig" command to view your current adapter settings
 . Open Toolbox and then open the desired tool
 . Connect to the device:
--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 menu
++1*. If you have created an address book, then select the device from the drop down menu
 *. If you have not created an address book, then you should click the Pencil Icon to open the Manual Connection Menu:
 *1. Leave the connection type as "TCP"
--1*1. Type in the IP address or Hostname of the device you wish to connect to
++1*1. Type in the IP address of the device you wish to connect to
 *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
--1*1*. CEN-GWEXERs with Authentication enabled require manually setting the connection type to "TSL/SSL"
 *1. Leave Model, Hostname, and Serial fields blank
 *1. If the device has authentication enabled, expand the Advanced options and input the username and password
 *1. Click "OK"
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 *. If the device has just recently powered up, it may take a few minutes to completely wake up before it can be connected to
 *. If you have issues connecting, see [[Troubleshooting a Failed Connection>>doc:SHOWRUNNER™ Setup Guide.SHOWRUNNER™ Installation Guide.Preparation.Toolbox Basics.WebHome||anchor="HTroubleshootingaFailedConnection"]] below
--== Troubleshooting a Failed Connection ==
--
--Sometimes, a connection attempt will fail and you will need to do some troubleshooting to figure out why exactly the connection could not be established. Toolbox will give different error messages, though sometimes it can be helpful to attempt to connect with another software such as PuTTY just in case the error message is more informative from the alternate software.
--
--"Device refused to identify"
--
--* This message typically means that the device is not online or could not be connected to
--* This message may also occur when a device has blocked your username or IP address due to making too many incorrect login attempts
--** 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
--** 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
--** 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):
--*** ##listblockedip## and ##remblockedip## commands can be used to view/unblock an IP address
--*** ##listlockeduser## and ##remlockeduser## commands can be used to view/unblock specific users
--*** ##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
--*** ##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
--*** ##setlogoffidletime## command can be used to modify how long you can be inactive before the processor automatically logs you out
--
--"Device not found in database"
--
--* 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
--
--See our FAQ for additional tips:
--
--* [[I can't connect to my processor via Ethernet?>>https://wiki.chiefintegrations.com/FAQ/I%20can%27t%20connect%20to%20my%20processor%20via%20Ethernet]]
--* [[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]]
--
--= Basic Tool Usage =
--
  == Device Discovery Tool ==
  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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 . Discover Devices button - press this to restart the discovery process
 . Export... button - use this button to export discovered devices to either a Device Summary or Address Book (covered in more detail below)
--=== Export to Address Book ===
--
--Address Books provide a convenient way to easily connect to different devices without memorizing all the different IP addresses and credentials for devices on your network. When an Address Book has been created for a job, you are able to connect to specific devices using the 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.
--
--
--To generate an Address Book in Toolbox:
--
--1. Connect to the lighting network and open Device Discovery Tool in Toolbox
--1. The Device Discovery tool will automatically report how many Ethernet devices have been discovered
--1. Verify that the expected number of Ethernet devices have been discovered, including any TSWs, GLPACs, DIN-CENCN-2s, etc.
--1*. Note that only Crestron devices will appear in Device Discovery; non-Crestron devices (such as Pharos or Enttec DMX controllers) will not appear in Device Discovery Tool
--1*. If no devices are discovered, verify that your computer is connected to the network and your IP address is compatible with the network
--1*. If some devices are missing and you are not filtering the results, then there may be an issue with your DHCP server settings or the network wiring
--1. Click the "Export..." button below the list of discovered devices
--1*. If this button says "Address Book", then Toolbox needs to be updated
--1*. Ensure that you are not filtering out any devices or that you have only filtered out the devices you want to be filtered out
--[[image:export.png]]
--1. Click the Write Device Summary button and save the Device Summary to your computer
--1*. Though saved as a text file, the Device Summary is actually a table of comma separated values
--1*. Renaming DeviceSummary.txt to DeviceSummary.csv will allow it to be opened and manipulated in common spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel or LibreOffice Calc
--1**. Note that this .csv will have whitespace, so it may be beneficial to "clean" it using Excel's "=TRIM()" function
--
--To edit a previously created Address Book:
--
  === Export to Device Summary ===
  The Device Summary is an important documentation tool provided by Crestron. It is a .txt file containing a comma-separated-values of all networked devices, and is useful to capture which devices are online, what their current IP and hostname settings are, what version of firmware they are on, and their MAC address and serial number.
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 . Verify that the expected number of Ethernet devices have been discovered, including any TSWs, GLPACs, DIN-CENCN-2s, etc.
 *. Note that only Crestron devices will appear in Device Discovery; non-Crestron devices (such as Pharos or Enttec DMX controllers) will not appear in Device Discovery Tool
 *. If no devices are discovered, verify that your computer is connected to the network and your IP address is compatible with the network
--1*. If some devices are missing and you are not filtering the results, then there may be an issue with your DHCP server settings or the network wiring
++1*. If some devices are missing, there may be an issue with your DHCP server settings or the network wiring
 . Click the "Export..." button below the list of discovered devices
 *. If this button says "Address Book", then Toolbox needs to be updated
--1*. Ensure that you are not filtering out any devices or that you have only filtered out the devices you want to be filtered out
--[[image:export.png]]
 . Click the Write Device Summary button and save the Device Summary to your computer
 *. Though saved as a text file, the Device Summary is actually a table of comma separated values
 *. Renaming DeviceSummary.txt to DeviceSummary.csv will allow it to be opened and manipulated in common spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel or LibreOffice Calc
--1**. Note that this .csv will have whitespace, so it may be beneficial to "clean" it using Excel's "=TRIM()" function
  Below is an example of a Device Summary for a fully-configured Zūm Wired job:
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  * DeviceSummary.csv:
  [[image:https://wiki.chiefintegrations.com/download/SHOWRUNNER%E2%84%A2%20Setup%20Guide/SHOWRUNNER%E2%84%A2%20Installation%20Guide/SHOWRUNNER%E2%84%A2%20Installation%20and%20Network%20Setup/ZUMNET-JBOX%20Setup/WebHome/1655487132138-904.png?rev=1.1||alt="1655487132138-904.png"]]
++=== Export to Address Book ===
++
  (% class="box warningmessage" %)
  (((
--This section is under construction: please check back at a later date for more information
++This section is under construction: please check back at a later date for more information on using the Address Book
  )))
--=== Text Console ===
++Address Books are useful ways of managing multiple jobs that each have many devices.
--== File Manager ==
++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.
--== Network Device Tree View ==
++== Troubleshooting a Failed Connection ==
--See our [[device addressing>>doc:SHOWRUNNER™ Setup Guide.SHOWRUNNER™ Installation Guide.Device Addressing.Addressing Devices from Toolbox.WebHome||anchor="HNetworkDeviceTreeView"]] page for more specific information on how to use the Network Device Tree View for device addressing purposes.
++"Device refused to identify"
++* This message typically means that the device is not online or could not be connected to
++* This message will also occur if too many login attempts are made with the incorrect username/password. When this happens, you either need to wait until your IP address is no longer blocked or change your IP address and attempt to login again.
++
++"Device not found in database"
++
++* 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 all Crestron components are up-to-date
++
++= Basic Tool Usage =
++
++(% class="box warningmessage" %)
++(((
++This section is under construction: please check back at alater date for more information on using tools in Toolbox
++)))
++
++== Text Console ==
++
++== File Manager ==
++
  == Script Manager ==
++== Network Device Tree View ==
++
  = Miscellaneous =
  == VPT COM Server ==
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  Whenever Toolbox is open, Toolbox also starts a separate process called the Crestron Toolbox VPT COM server. This process appears in the system tray with the following icon when active: [[image:1663630447432-699.png]]
--Occasionally, something might go wrong with the VPT COM Server process which will prevent Toolbox from functioning correctly. To solve this problem, take the following steps:
++Occasionally, something goes wrong with the VPT COM Server process which will prevent Toolbox from functioning correctly. To solve this problem, take the following steps:
 . Close Crestron Toolbox
 . Press CTRL+SHIFT+ESC to open Windows Task Manager

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