Connecting to a Network and Devices

Juggler systems must be connected on a single network each with a static IP address. All devices running Compere will be visible in any Compere UI, along with their host names, where their network binding NICs can be assigned along with their roles and any descriptive comments. Network configuration is done in Compere.

➢See Network Configuration in the Compere 1.0-5 User Guide.

Process

Having established any data bus between Jugglers, connect your source inputs (from Juggler physical input ports) and display outputs (to Juggler physical output ports). First identify the Rx and Tx ports – and in particular the numbering on the rear panel – so you understand how these are represented in Compere’s representations. All live ports are automatically identified in Compere, and it is there that you will make the internal and process connections.

You can regard outputs and inputs across the system as independent. Unlike many devices, the Juggler in and out (Tx and Rx) are not linked one-to-one. You will decide in the Compere control software precisely how input streams are processed, where they end up via which outputs and into what visual space.

Switch everything on. Jugglers take a short while to self-configure, and then you will see the Juggler logo show, along with the unit IP address. The order in which you switch system components on should not matter. Compere will recognise every member of the shared network, and all their connection types.

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