Pluto User Manual v1.38
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3.2 Networking
Pluto can be remotely controlled using ethernet and it is important that both the
PC and the Pluto are setup correctly before trying to upload any LUT's or
software to the Pluto.
In general we expect that the Pluto is connected directly to the controlling PC or
laptop either with a suitable cable between the two devices or via an ethernet
switch or hub. It is possible that many Pluto's can be setup on a large network
within a post-production facility but this is best done with the assistance of the
network administrator as there are so many ways that networks can be
configured we cannot cover them all here.
For the simple direct case please follow the notes below......
3.2.1
Basic Networking
All devices on the network need to be identified with a unique address so that
the various packets of data that get transmitted reach the correct destination.
The standard method for identification is Internet Protocol V4 [or IPv4] which
uses an address for each device consisting of four digits separated usually by a
period. i.e.
192.168.0.100
Each digit is an 8bit number [octet] which can represent a value of 0 to 255.
The IP address actually consists of two parts the NETWORK ADDRESS
[sometimes referred to as the DOMAIN] and the HOST ADDRESS.
The 'bits' of the IP address that represent the Domain and Host addresses can be
configured using the SUBNET MASK.
Every value in the subnet mask that is set to '1' marks a bit in the IP address for
the Network Address whilst the remaining bits represent the Host Address.
For our simple case the standard setting for the SUBNET MASK = 255.255.255.0
which sets the Network address to be the first three digits of the IP address and
the Host address to be the fourth digit. This configuration allows up to 255
devices to be connected together which for most small networks is more than
enough !!
If the network is a true LAN [Local Area Network] and has no other connection to
the internet or a corporate intranet then the numbers used for the IP address
can be chosen more or less at random. It is common practice however to use the
values of 192.168.0.xxx as the Network Address or Domain.
If you do have your Pluto's connected to a wider network where external
connections are required then the values must be chosen carefully to fit in with
the setup and configuration of the network. Please consult your Network
Administrator in that case.
The final networking consideration is the Gateway or Router address. This is
another IP address as part of the domain which represents the point at which
traffic intended for addresses outside of the domain can be connected. Quite
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