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User Manual
Attero Tech LLC 2018
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614-00040 Rev 01
3 – Device Configuration
There are two parts of the device that require software to setup. First the audio routing, and second the configurable
features of the device itself.
Configuration of the u specific features is carried out using the Attero Tech unIFY Control Panel application.
This application is available from the Attero Tech website (
www.atterotech.com
). It should be used to examine and modify
the device specific features such as mic/line gain settings, and phantom power.
The audio routing is also done using Attero Tech’s unIFY Control Panel. There is a tab on the devices configuration for
each unit specifically for setting up receive and transmit streams.
*Note:
When using unIFY Control Panel, the u will be shown using a default device name of unAIO2X2-######
where ‘######’ is the last six characters of the devices MAC address.
3.1– AES67 Audio Network Note
For successful deployment of Attero Tech’s AES67 enabled products, it is necessary to insure the AES67 audio network is
properly configured. A Quick Start Guide for AES67 Audio Networking is available from the Attero Tech Customer Portal
at
https://portal.atterotech.com/home/?v=files/560321a2b075c
. As setup needs may vary by product, it may also be
necessary to check with the AES67-enabled product manufacturer as well.
3.2 – IP Address Setup
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Failure to correctly configure IP addresses will not allow a u device to correctly authenticate in the unIFY Control
Panel software. The input and output channels won’t be visible and routing of audio to and from the u will not
be possible.
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In order to configure a u both to set up its internal parameters and also setup audio routing, the PC will need
to be able to communicate with it over the network. While all AES67 devices will be discovered regardless of the IP address
setup on the PC, communication can only occur if the PC and the device have compatible IP addresses.
By default, u is set to get a dynamic IP address. Like almost all network devices, if the u device does
not find a DHCP server to retrieve an IP address from, it will give itself a local link address (sometimes also known as an
automatic private IP address or APIPA) instead. A local link address is always in the range 169.254.x.y.
To ensure communication, the PC can either be set to get a dynamic IP address, or be given a static IP address in the
range 169.254.x.y. The PC may require a restart for the changes to take effect.
In some applications, IP addresses of devices may need to be set to something specific and that can be done once initial
communication has been established. Bear in mind however that if a static IP address is assigned to a device and that
static IP address is in a different range to the IP it was previously using to communicate with the PC/Mac, the PC/Mac will
lose communication with the device until such time as the PC/Mac IP address is also changed to an IP in range of the
devices new IP address.
