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Simple ArtNet Setup
by Mick Martin | Aug 29, 2012 | Knowledge Base

This procedure sets up one 8 port XNet interface on Artnet.

Computer Setup


Set the IP address of the Ethernet port on the Artist computer to 2.0.0.1 and the sub-net mask to 255.0.0.0
Start Artist
Right-click Navigator/Resources/Interface Manager/Artnet and select Properties
In the Select Network combobox, select 2.0.0.1
Check Enable
Click OK
XNet Setup

Connect the XNet interface Ethernet port with a cross-over Cat5 cable to the Ethernet port on the computer you have set up
Set the XNet address switches to x100 = 1, x10 = 3 and x1 = 0 which is an IP of address of 2.39.2.4
Set the XNet Universe and Subnet to 0. This is the default settings.
Power up the XNet. Power off and on if the XNet was already powered.
Artist Setup

Under Navigator/Resourses/Interface Manager/Artnet you should now see 2 new item. 2.39.2.4 and 2.39.2.5.
Right-click on 2.39.2.4 and select Properties.
Set the Outputs to 8 and Click OK.
Right-click Navigator/Resources/Input Output Patch/DMX Outputs and select Properties.
Set 8 universe to add
Right-click Universe 1 and select Connect
Select Artnet, Node – 2.39.2.4, Universe 1
Repeat for each of the added Universe 2 through 8
The system is now setup to drive 8 Universe.