18
Getting Started
This section outlines one of the simpler methods of getting familiar with your RAVE and the QSControl.net software. The goal of this
procedure is to get your computer and the RAVE connected and communicating and the QSControl.net software installed and running.
After the software is installed and running, refer to the software’s Help file for all software related operation/issues. Note! The default
password for the RAVE is “qsc” (no quotes, lower case).
1-
Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the RAVE 522aa.
2-
Connect a CAT-5 crossover cable from the computer’s network interface card (NIC) to the RAVE QSControl jack (example 1, page 6).
3-
Reconnect the power cord to the RAVE 522aa (turn it on). Using the RAVE LCD display and controls, navigate the menu to the IP
Address and make a note of it. In steps 12 and on, you will need to change the IP address of the RAVE or your PC.
4-
Turn on the PC and start Windows. You must have Administrator rights and be signed on as Administrator in order to install the
QSControl program. Ensure you are signed on to the computer as the Administrator.
5-
Place the QSControl.net CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. The install wizard should start. If not, you can also select
Start
then
Run
and browse for the file named
setup.exe
from the CD.
6-
The installer queries the computer for available drive space and other information. If required MDAC library (Microsoft) files are not
already on the computer, the library files are installed. You must accept the Microsoft software agreement in order to install the MDAC
library. It may be necessary to reboot the computer after library installation.
7-
At the prompt for “Client/Server” selection, keep both Client and Server selected. This will be appropriate for general use.
8-
When prompted “Select Installation Folder”, specify the installation directory or accept the default location.
9-
You will be prompted to select an installation accessible by everyone (non-secure) or an installation accessible only to you (secure).
Select the appropriate Everyone or Just Me box and continue. Installation proceeds.
10-
Reboot only if your computer prompts you to do so.
11-
Right click on the
My Network Places
icon on your computer’s desktop. Select
Properties
. Select
Local Area Connection
, and
view its properties (click
Properties
tab). Highlight the
Internet Protocol Properties
tab and view its properties. You will see an
entry field for the IP address. Decide whether you want to change the IP address of your computer to be similar that of to the RAVE
(easiest if you have many RAVE units) or if you want to change the IP address of your RAVE to be similar to that of the computer. This is
a network management decision.
12-
Change the IP address of the RAVE (or computer) to be compatible with that of the computer (or RAVE). Typically, this is done by
making the IP address of one of the devices 1 digit different in the last octet (group of digits in IP address). If changing the computer’s
settings, write down the current values, in case you want to revert later.
13-
The subnet mask address should be exactly the same for both the computer and the RAVE. The Gateway address should not be
altered as it is not used.
14-
After you are satisfied with all your settings, close all open windows and start the QSControl.net program. Select
Start
,
Run
,
QSControl.net
,
QSControl.net.exe
.
15-
The login screen should open. The default password is “qsc” (lower case, no quotation marks). Select “Logon to Local Computer”
and click OK.
16-
The QSControl.net Venue Manager window will open.
