6. Make and configure the network connection
The AWS Logictivity software is designed to communicate with your workstation over Ethernet using the ipMIDI driver to emulate a multiport MIDI interface. The ipMIDI driver enables your workstation to send and receive MIDI control data via a network connection. Using Ethernet ensures the fastest possible communication between your workstation computer and AWS. This network connection is essential if you wish to benefit from all of the new SE features. The standard installation uses an RJ45 crossover network cable (not supplied) to connect the console’s network connector directly to a separate network port on your workstation computer using the console’s default fixed IP address of 192.168.1.2. Note that many computer adaptor cards may autosense a direct connection negating the need for a crossover cable. If you are unsure whether your workstation computer’s network adapter has this functionality, please use a crossover rather than a pin to pin cable.
It is possible to connect AWS to a larger network which incorporates multiple computers and to enable dynamic (DHCP) addressing. These configurations need special consideration. Please see the notes at the end of these instructions for details.
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