Using Unmanaged Switch

Hooking up Your CAT-DEV Using an Unmanaged Switch

Note

If you did not restart your computer after the Host Bridge setup, you will need to restart it now. Otherwise, the commands you will enter within cafex_env.bat in the next steps won't work.

  1. Using the included CAT5 Ethernet patch cable, connect the CAT-DEV to a gigabit Ethernet switch that is also connected to your local area network (LAN). The Ethernet cable plugs into the LAN port on the front of the CAT-DEV.
  2. Using either an HDMI cable or another supported video cable type, connect the CAT-DEV to a television.
  3. Using the Power Cable, plug the CAT-DEV in to an electrical outlet.
  4. Turn the CAT-DEV ON by pressing the switch located on the right side of the kit.

    NOTE: The system will turn on into an idle state (The red OFF light will be illuminated, but the ON light will remain off). In this mode, the CAT-DEV is listening for commands from the PC, but it isn't actually running any applications.

  5. Wait at least 1 minute for the CAT-DEV to receive an IP address from the network.
  6. Take note of the CAT-DEVs MAC address. This can be found on a sticker located on the left side of the CAT-DEV. This address is comprised of 12 digits (For example: 00-25-5C-BA-53-1D).
  7. On your PC, navigate to the folder where you installed the Cafe SDK and open cafex_env.bat
  8. Type
    findbridge -all
    and hit enter. This will search your network for any and all CAT-DEVs.

    When complete, a list of all connected CAT-DEVs will be displayed along with their assigned IP Address. By default, the system's Bridge Name is its MAC Address.


    NOTE: The Bridge Name can later be changed to a name or number you prefer in the MION page, explained further below.

     

  9. Open a web browser and enter the IP Address for the CAT-DEV into the address bar, then press enter. If your network is set up properly, your browser should connect you to the MION Board Configuration page.



  10. Click "Parameters Setup". On this page, you can adjust the various settings of your CAT-DEV.



    NOTE: You can set the CAT-DEV to have a Static IP Address by specifying the address you want the system to have in the "IP Address" field. Then turn the DHCP setting to OFF.

    You can also change the Bridge Name at the bottom of this page by editing the "Device Unique" field.

  11. Click the 'Write' button at the bottom of the page to save any changes.

    NOTE: If you changed any IP-related settings that cause the CAT-DEV to no longer be accessible (including changing the IP Address), you will receive a "Page cannot be displayed" error message after selecting 'Write'. The saved changes did take effect. The error message is the result of the CAT-DEVs IP Address being changed and therefore needing to be updated in the address bar, or another network change was made that requires the settings be changed on the PC as well.

If you're having trouble with the network setup, you may find it helpful to be able to reset the CAT-DEV configuration to its default factory settings. See Reinitializing the CAT-DEV Settings.

 


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