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13 . Networking - Page 127
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ArtNet Fixtures 10.x.y.z 255.0.0.0
Where a combination of x, y and z are unique for these fixtures.
Note: Never set the last number of an IP address to be 255. This is a
special address which will not function correctly.
13.8.4 Automatically assigning IP addresses (DHCP)
There is another way of assigning IP addresses via an automatic system
called DHCP. For this you need one of the devices on the network to be
a DHCP server. If you know none of your devices are a DHCP server
then this is irrelevant however, if you have a router on the network or
some such similar device then it is likely that you have a DHCP server.
If you do then in the 8 step instructions in section 13.8.1 on page 125
when you come to step 7 you should ensure that “Obtain an IP address
automatically” is selected then press ok. When you are using DHCP all
the devices on the network must be capable of obtaining an IP address
automatically. If one device cannot (eg some ArtNet devices) then you
must manually set all the IP addresses.
13.8.5 Private IP address ranges
If your network is connected to the internet it is important to use a
private IP address range. These are special IP addresses that will not be
routed onto the internet. They are:
Start Address Final Address Subnet Mask
10.0.0.0 10.255.255.255 255.0.0.0
172.16.0.0 172.31.255.255 255.255.0.0
192.168.0.0 192.168.255.255 255.255.255.0
For Art-Net, the 10.x.x.x range must be used.
13.9 Repairing a Network Connection
If you are sure your network connection settings are correct or had
them working but they are no longer working it may be necessary to
repair the network connection. This is a simple windows function that
can be accessed by doing the following:
1> Go to the control panel using the spanner icon on the Avolites
sidebar.
2> Double Click on Network Connections
3> Double Click on the Network Connection you would like to repair
4> Click on the Support tab.
5> Click
Repair.
Windows will complete a number of tasks and give you a message
informing you it has finished repairing the connection. Click close then
ok to all the open windows.