4.6 Control connection

P2P
Peer-to-peer is a network connection method that links two or more devices, known as “peers”, with each other. In a peer-to-peer network all devices can function as host or client depending on the situation.
Local network
A local network is a network made up out of a combination of network switches and/or routers on site within the same IP address range.
About control connection

All control and communication with the Encore3 is done over an ethernet connection. This connection can either be P2P with a connected computer or over the local network.

Prerequisites

Power must be provided to the Encore3 before a connection can be established. For more information, see “Powering the Encore3”.

How to connect

  1. Plug an ethernet cable into the ‘Control’ port (reference 1).

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    An audible “click” will be heard when the ethernet cable is fully inserted.

  2. Connect the ethernet cable to the local network or the computer directly.

  3. Configure the Encore3 IP address using one of the following methods:

    • Through the front panel. For more information, see “Unit ID, IP address”.
    • Through the web page. For more information, see “About”.