Lightware LW3, Setup Manual

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1.
Introduction
The cloning of Lightware LW3 devices is a simple method that eliminates the need to repeatedly
configure certain devices to have identical (non-factory) settings. If the devices are installed in the
same type of system multiple times, then it is enough to set up only one device to fit the user
’s
needs and then copy those settings to the others, thus saving time and resources. The cloning
process consists of two steps:

Saving the configuration of a device into a backup file,

Restoring settings from the backup file in another device.
2.
Preparation
The following are necessary for a successful configuration cloning (backup/restore):

The device is powered and operational.

A computer with Lightware Device Controller software installed. The application
can be downloaded from the
Support / Downloads page of www.lightware.eu .

Make sure that the device and the computer are connected.
3.
Cloning Steps in a Nutshell
Installing multiple devices with the same customized configuration settings can be done in a few
easy steps:
Step 1.
Configure one device with all your desired settings using the LDC software.
Step 2.
Backup the full configuration file to your computer.
Step 3.
If needed, make some modifications to the configuration file using a text editor
(e.g. Notepad). For example modifying the static IP address is necessary when
DHCP is not used.
Step 4.
Connect to the other device which has to be configured and upload (restore) your
configuration file.
Step 5.
Done ! You can have as many totally identical, customized devices as you like.