Appendix F: Networking (FTP) Setup
The MDR24/96 comes to you with a handy 10/100
The topic of computer networking can get very complex and we can’t give you a complete course here. This appendix covers the basics for configuring a small, directly connected
VERY IMPORTANT: You really CAN connect your MDR24/96 to the Internet. This means that others who discover your recorder’s address can access, add, and even delete files on your recorder. Hackers have programs that search systems on The Net for audio files in hopes of finding a
Disclaimer: Sorry, Mackie Designs cannot offer the service or knowledge that you might personally need on the broad and seemingly complex issue of networking security. Please seek guidance from professional computer service types.
The two most popular methods of networking in the PC environment are:
♦Peer To Peer – Usually used when only two computers are connected together. This configuration is described in detail here.
♦Server/Router Network – One or more computers connected to a network server or router with a connection hub. You may need to consult other references in order to integrate your MDR24/96 in a larger network, using the information provided here.
Peer-to-Peer Networking
Required Cables and Hardware
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♦The other computer, System #2, is the one with which you wish to share files, most likely an audio workstation in your studio.
♦The MDR24/96 is equipped with a 100
♦The two Ethernet interfaces are connected using industry standard
IMPORTANT: A CROSSOVER cable is required. Since we’re connecting two Ethernet ports together directly with no intervening network interfacing or routing devices, a standard Ethernet cable will not work!
When cable shopping, look for one marked “Crossover” or “Reversed”. This is a special cable wired with input and output connections crossed over from one end to the other, so data sent by one system appears at the receiver input of the other.
Operation Guide
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