Using Direct Connection

Connecting to Your CAT-DEV Using a Direct Connection

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. Configure your PC settings so that your Network connection is using DHCP.

    a. On your PC, open the Control Panel. Click 'Network and Internet', and then select 'Network Connection'.

    b. Right-click the connection icon that the CAT-DEV is connected to, and then click Properties.

    c. Double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

    d. Click Obtain an IP address automatically.

  2. Using the included CAT5 Ethernet patch cable, connect the CAT-DEV to your PC. The Ethernet cable plugs into the LAN port on the front of the CAT-DEV.
  3. Using either an HDMI cable or another supported video cable type, connect the CAT-DEV to a television.
  4. Using the Power Cable, plug the CAT-DEV in to an electrical outlet.
  5. Turn the CAT-DEV ON by pressing the switch on the right side of the kit. The system will turn on into an idle state. In this mode, the CAT-DEV is listening for commands from the PC, but isn't actually running any applications.

    NOTE: The red OFF light on the front of the system, will be illuminated, but the ON light will remain off.

  6. Wait at least 1 minute for the CAT-DEV to receive an IP address from the network.
  7. Take note of the CAT-DEVs MAC address, which can be found on a sticker that is located on the left side of the CAT-DEV. It is an address comprised of 12 digits. For example: 00-25-5C-BA-53-1D
  8. On your PC, navigate to the folder where you installed the Cafe SDK and open cafex_env.bat
  9. 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.



  10. Ensure that the connection settings for your CAT-DEV connection has an IP address in the same subnet as the CAT-DEV.

    a. On the host PC, click Start, select Control Panel, then click on Network and Internet, and finally select Network Connection.

    b. Right-click the Connection icon that the CAT-DEV is connected to. Now click 'Properties'.

    c. Double-click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

    d. Click 'Use the following IP Address'. Type an IP Address and subnet mask in the appropriate text boxes.

    NOTE: The IP Address must be a unique IP Address in the same subnet as the CAT-DEV.

 


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