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15
Get Connected
Getting started
This section explains how to access an HMP unit for the first time via the network. This is required in order to access HMP Control
Center (the built-in HMP web interface) or to publish content on a unit.
Requirements:
•
One of the following configurations
o
PC with RJ-45 10/100/1000 Ethernet interface and an Ethernet cable.
o
PC with RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet interface and an Ethernet crossover cable.
o
PC with RJ-45 10/100 Ethernet interface, a switch and 2 Ethernet cables.
•
One HMP unit
o
Running latest firmware.
1.
Connect the PC
, depending on the chosen setup, to the HMP.
2.
Power up the PC
(and switch, if present).
3.
Power up the HMP
. (Note that the HMP does not need to be connected to a display: allow about 90 seconds for the HMP
boot to complete)
4.
Configure
the network on your PC to use DHCP. Note that your PC might indicate the only limited network connectivity is
available. This will not prevent you from connecting to the HMP.
5.
Make sure that the
Bonjour
client is installed on your PC (either install Elementi software from SpinetiX or download the
6.
Validate that the above steps are successful:
a.
Make sure that HMP has completed the booting phase. If you have connected the Player to a display you should see
the default animated logo.
b.
Check that the LED (SYS LED on HMP200) is blinking green once per second. If this is not the case check the
troubleshooting section at the end of this guide.
c.
Open a Web Browser and type
http://spx-hmp-[serial_number_of_the_hmp].local/
in the location bar at the top.
The browser should connect to HMP Control Center and display the following page: