iLive AP7141 manual Connect and power up, Connect Surface to MixRack Network settings, Ace

Step 1 – Connect and power up

The Control Surface

Connect Surface to MixRack
			Network settings
Plug a CAT5 cable up to 120m * (400 feet)			iLive communicates over a TCP/IP network.
between the Surface and MixRack ACE ports.			There are 3 main components – the MixRack,
An 80m drum of suitable cable is available from			Surface and TouchScreen (built into the surface).
			These and any other network devices such as a
Allen & Heath (part number AH7000).
			wireless router and laptop need compatible
Note: You only need one connection between			network addresses. Factory defaults are:
the Surface and MixRack. The control network			MixRack 192.168.1.1 Sub mask 255.255.255.0
data is transported with the audio via the single
			Surface 192.168.1.2
cable ACE link. You do not need a second
			TouchScreen 192168.1.3
cable for the network link.
Note *: Maximum cable length depends on			If you use static IP addressing for your laptop we
			recommend you set:
cable type. Refer to the Allen & Heath web site
for information on recommended cables.			Laptop 192.168.1.10 Sub mask 255.255.255.0
	ACE		Router 192.168.1.245
			If the addresses or unit names have been
			changed and your system fails to connect, or you
The Mixer			need to reset the settings, refer to the
			Troubleshooting page in the TouchScreen HELP.
		iLive Editor software.
		Download from
		www.allen-heath.com

NETWORK

PL-ANET

IN OUT IN Termination Adding laptop control

Adding PL Series controllers

Use CAT5 cable to connect the MixRack PL-Anet port to the PL device IN socket. Daisy chain OUT to the next unit, or use a PL-9 hub for star connection. Make sure the terminator provided is plugged into OUT of the last device in the chain.

Note: Once connected, the PL controls need to be configured. Settings can be saved as library items.

Check that your laptop meets the system requirements for running the iLive Editor software. Read the Release Notes that come with the software.

Make sure the laptop and wireless router have network addresses compatible with the iLive system.

Plug your laptop or wireless router network connection into any one of the NETWORK ports at the Surface or MixRack.

Start the iLive Editor program and connect online.

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