crystal - Network Settings
This topic describes how to configure the network settings for the crystal frame(s) and Power Core control ports.
Active Network Ports
Each crystal frame is equipped with a single ETHERNET port. The communication mode of the IP module determines whether the ETHERNET port is active.
- ETHERNET (active) when mode = IP or IP+CAN.
- ETHERNET (inactive) when mode = CAN.
Power Core is equipped with two control ports that are always active: dwc0 and dwc1.
Default Network Settings
By default, the network interfaces are assigned the following IP addresses. Note that Power Core can handle static IP addresses only; DHCP is not supported.
The default IP for crystal varies depending on whether the frame is fitted with a Main or Fader module.
| Network Port | IP Address | Subnet Mask | Gateway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| crystal - ETHERNET (Main module) | Static only | 192.168.101.242 | 255.255.255.0 | 0.0.0.0 |
| crystal - ETHERNET (Fader module) | Static only | 192.168.101.243 | 255.255.255.0 | 0.0.0.0 |
| Power Core - dwc0 | Static only | 192.168.101.240 | 255.255.255.0 | 0.0.0.0 |
| Power Core - dwc1 | Static only | 192.168.102.240 | 255.255.255.0 | 0.0.0.0 |
Current Network Settings
You can check the current network settings as follows.
- For Power Core, the dwc0 settings are shown on is front panel display.
- For crystal, the IP module (ETHERNET port) settings are shown on the surface displays during boot-up. See crystal - Powering On.
On the crystal surface, you can reset the ETHERNET port to its default IP address by pressing the 3 upper left buttons on the IP module (during boot-up). Note that this also resets the communication mode of the module to IP.
Editing the Network Settings
The network settings can be edited by opening a Web UI connection to Power Core and then crystal. You will need to do this if you are installing more than one system (to avoid any IP conflicts).
1. For the initial setup, best practice is to connect your configuration PC directly to each device.
- For Power Core, it is recommended to use the first control port (dwc0).
- For crystal, use the ETHERNET port.
2. The Web UI can be reached by entering the IP address of the connected port.
- For Power Core (dwc0 port), the default IP = 192.168.101.240
- For crystal (ETHERNET port), the default IPs are:
- 192.168.101.242 (for a Main module),
- 192.168.101.243 (for a Fader module).
3. In the Power Core Web UI, select the "System → Control Network Devices" tab.
This page shows the settings for both of the control network interfaces: Device dwc0 and Device dwc1.
Important: After updating the system to a new version, it is recommended to clear the cache of the web browser (to avoid old information being displayed).
The editable fields are marked with an asterisk (*) and include the IP Address, Network Mask and Gateway.
4. Type in the new value(s) and click Apply to save the changes.
IP address changes are made immediately, and so you will lose your browser connection once settings are applied. It is recommended to check the communication by re-opening the Web UI using the new IP address.
The configuration of the Power Core control port(s) is now complete.
A Domain Name Server can be entered via the "System → Network Settings" tab.
5. In the crystal Web UI, select the "Network" tab.
In this instance, there is only one Network Device (for the ETHERNET port).
As before, you can edit the IP Address, Network Mask and Gateway. Remember to click Apply to save any changes, and re-open the Web UI to check a change of IP address.
The configuration of the crystal control port is now complete.
6. Once the correct network settings are in place, you can connect the devices to the control network.
7. To continue with the setup, enter the new IP addresses into your browser and log in again (as described above).