Network Configuration in Eos

The following settings in Eos Setup and Patch are typically used when first setting up and configuring an Eos network.

Network settings changes in Setup require a device restart. Most of these settings are also available in ECU > Settings > Network; see Network Configuration in the ECU.

Setup > Device > Network

To access Setup, select [Displays], then {Setup}, or navigate to Setup via the browser. Apex and Element Classic console users can also use the dedicated [System] and [Setup] hardkeys.

  • Obtain IP Automatically - each Eos device must have a unique IP address in the same range as the rest of the network. If a static IP is not assigned, this setting allows a device to receive an IP address and subnet mask from a DHCP server on the network.
  • IP Address - each Eos device must have a unique IP address in the same range as the rest of the network. If a device is not set to obtain an IP automatically, this setting allows you to assign one manually.
  • Subnet Mask - each Eos device must have a subnet mask in the same range as the rest of the network. If a device is not set to obtain an IP automatically, this setting allows you to assign one manually.
  • Network Interface Delay (Required) - enable this setting to force devices to wait for their network connection to fully initialize before launching Eos.

  • Output Protocols - enable or disable the sACN and Art-Net protocols for communication with the devices in your system.

    CAUTION: Protocols must also be enabled in Patch > Protocols.

Patch > Protocols

To access Patch, use any of the following shortcuts:

  • [Tab] [1] [2]
  • [Displays] {Patch}
  • [Address/Patch] [Address/Patch]

Ion Classic users can use {Address} {Address}. Element Classic users can use [Patch].

sACN

  • Enabled Protocol - enable or disable the sACN protocol for communication with the devices in your system.

    CAUTION: Protocols must also be enabled in Setup > Device > Network.

  • Backup Uses Higher Priority - enable this setting to allow the backup to take over at one priority level higher than the primary if the primary goes offline. For more information, see Eos Network Overview > Network Protocols > Control Protocols > sACN > Network Protocols.