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7 -= DIN-CENCN-2s in SHOWRUNNER™ =
5 +DIN-CENCN-2s are Cresnet-to-Ethernet bridges which convert data over the Cresnet bus into high-speed Ethernet traffic. This helps avoid issues with bandwidth over the Cresnet bus for jobs which have a large number of Cresnet devices, as well as allowing for additional power supplies to provide power Cresnet devices. They are analogous to [[CEN-GWEXERs>>doc:SHOWRUNNER™ Setup Guide.SHOWRUNNER™ Installation Guide.SHOWRUNNER™ Installation and Network Setup.CEN-GWEXER Setup.WebHome]] for Crestron wireless systems.
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9 -DIN-CENCN-2s are Cresnet-to-Ethernet bridges which convert data over the Cresnet bus into high-speed Ethernet traffic. This helps avoid issues with bandwidth over the Cresnet bus for jobs which have a large number of Cresnet devices, as well as allowing for additional power supplies to provide power Cresnet devices.
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11 11  For SHOWRUNNER™ installations, the IP address of the DIN-CENCN-2 does not matter as long as it is in the same range as the processor and does not conflict with any other devices on the network. Instead, DIN-CENCN-2s are identified to the processor via their IP-ID. Note that which Cresnet devices are landed at each Net of each DIN-CENCN-2 matters, and if devices are moved between Nets or between DIN-CENCN-2s then the configuration will need to be updated (see below). Chief Integrations typically provides an SRTakeoff.xlsx spreadsheet with an IP Table tab that lists all the DIN-CENCN-2 IP-IDs in the program. If no takeoff is provided, then the processor's IP table can be checked by running the ##ipt -t ##command from the processor after the configuration is loaded. DIN-CENCN-2's will typically have IP-IDs in the "##Dx##" range.
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13 13  = IP Configuration =
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15 -Typically, each DIN-CENCN-2 will need to be initially configured via USB, unless their MAC addresses are already known and the lighting network has a DHCP server (either by running DHCP server software on your computer, or if the processor has a control subnet or is running the [[SHOWRUNNER™ DHCP Server>>doc:SHOWRUNNER™ User Guide & Wiki.Troubleshooting.DHCP Server.WebHome]]).
11 +Typically, each DIN-CENCN-2 will need to be initially configured via USB (USB Type B) unless their MAC addresses are already known and the lighting network has a DHCP server. If the DHCP server on the network is temporary (e.g. DHCP server software running on your computer or a processor utilizing the [[ShowRunner™ DHCP Server>>url:https://wiki.chiefintegrations.com/SHOWRUNNER%E2%84%A2%20Setup%20Guide/Troubleshooting%20Guide/Advanced%20Tools/DHCP%20Server/]]), then static IP addresses must be configured. If the DHCP server is permanent (such as a CP4N or ZUM-HUB4 Control Subnet), then only the IP table needs to be configured for the devices.
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17 -Whether connected to the DIN-CENCN-2 via USB or Ethernet, the process to configure the static IP addresses is the same:
13 +== DHCP Configuration ==
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15 +If the lighting network has a permanent DHCP server, then DIN-CENCN-2s only require their IP table to be configured, though it is good practice to also record or update their hostname. If the MAC addresses for the DIN-CENCN-2s are not known, then the best way to update their configuration is via USB (USB Type B). If you are able to identify the DIN-CENCN-2s by MAC address, then it is possible to configure these settings via Ethernet using Text Console. Whether connected to the DIN-CENCN-2 via USB or Ethernet, the process to configure the IP table and hostname is the same:
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19 19  * Open Text Console in Toolbox and connect to the DIN-CENCN-2
18 +* Run the following commands to configure the DIN-CENCN-2's IP table and hostname (example is for a CENCN-2 IP-ID of (% style="color:olive" %)**D1**(%%), a processor IP address of (% style="color:orange" %)**172.22.0.1**(%%), and a hostname of (% style="color:purple" %)**CENCN-L1**(%%))
19 +** Update IP table: ##addm (% style="color:olive" %)**D1**(%%) (% style="color:orange" %)**172.22.0.1**(%%)##
20 +** Set hostname: ##host (% style="color:purple" %)**CENCN-L1**(%%)##
21 +** Reboot the DIN-CENCN-2: ##reboot##
22 +* At this point, it is a good idea to [[update the device firmware>>doc:SHOWRUNNER™ Setup Guide.SHOWRUNNER™ Installation Guide.SHOWRUNNER™ Installation and Network Setup.Updating Firmware.WebHome]]
23 +* Repeat for all DIN-CENCN-2s on the job
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25 +== Static Configuration ==
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27 +If there is no permanent DHCP server on the lighting network, then DIN-CENCN-2s should be configured with static IP addresses via USB (Type B). If a temporary DHCP server is connected to the lighting network and you are able to identify DIN-CENCN-2s by MAC address, then it is possible to configure these settings via Ethernet using Text Console. Whether connected to the DIN-CENCN-2 via USB or Ethernet, the process to configure the static IP addresses is the same:
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29 +* Open Text Console in Toolbox and connect to the DIN-CENCN-2
20 20  * Run the following commands to configure the DIN-CENCN-2's IP settings (example is for a **10.0.0.0(% style="color:darkgoldenrod" %)/24(%%)** subnet, with a CENCN-2 IP address of (% style="color:blue" %)**10.0.0.12**(%%), a CENCN-2 IP-ID of (% style="color:olive" %)**D1**(%%), a processor IP address of (% style="color:orange" %)**10.0.0.10**(%%), and a hostname of (% style="color:purple" %)**CENCN-L1**(%%))
21 -** Disable DHCP: ##dhcp off##
22 22  ** Set IP address: ##ipa 0 (% style="color:blue" %)**10.0.0.12**(%%)##
23 23  ** Set IP subnet mask: ##ipm 0 (% style="color:darkgoldenrod" %)**255.255.255.0**(%%)##
24 24  ** Set default gateway: ##defr 0 **10.0.0.1**##
34 +** Disable DHCP: ##dhcp off##
25 25  ** Update IP table: ##addm (% style="color:olive" %)**D1**(%%) (% style="color:orange" %)**10.0.0.10**(%%)##
26 26  ** Set hostname: ##host (% style="color:purple" %)**CENCN-L1**(%%)##
27 27  ** Reboot the DIN-CENCN-2: ##reboot##
38 +* At this point, it is a good idea to [[update the device firmware>>doc:SHOWRUNNER™ Setup Guide.SHOWRUNNER™ Installation Guide.SHOWRUNNER™ Installation and Network Setup.Updating Firmware.WebHome]]
28 28  * Repeat for all DIN-CENCN-2s on the job
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41 += Useful Commands =
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43 +Below is a list of useful commands that can be used with DIN-CENCN-2 to help with troubleshooting Cresnet issues.
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45 +* ##ppndiscover## - this command scans each of the DIN-CENCN-2's Nets and prints out a list of connected Cresnet devices identified by their connection ID and their TSID
46 +* ##cnettest## - this command scans each Net and prints a summary of the number of devices on each net as well as any Cresnet issues found (e.g., "Y short to Z" or "Power Fault")
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30 30  = Moving Cresnet Devices =
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32 32  In SHOWRUNNER™, which Net each Cresnet cable is landed on is important. Each DIN-CENCN-2 is firmware limited to a maximum of 25 Cresnet devices per Net, and which CENCN-2/Net each device is on is tracked in the configuration file. If devices are moved between DIN-CENCN-2s or moved between Nets on the same DIN-CENCN-2, then the configuration file must be updated. Every device in the configuration has a ##"DeviceHostId"## (the host DIN-CENCN-2's IP-ID) and a ##"DeviceHostBranch"## (the Net of the DIN-CENCN-2) associated with it.