| LS9 - Setting Up A Wireless Router [message #283946] |
Sat, 19 January 2008 16:40  |
Tom Boisseau Messages: 365 Registered: March 2007 Location: Conyers (Atlanta) Georgia |
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UPDATED 7/8/08 at 11:28pm EST
Below is my "updated" step by step instructions for connection to an LS9 either wired or wireless. I think it's pretty detailed and accurate. Please let me know you see any errors or anything that is not clear.
Thanks,
Tom
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Networking & Wireless Networking with LS9 & Windows XP
FIRST THINGS FIRST! Go to: http://www.yamahaproaudio.com/downloads/firm_soft/index.html . Download the latest version of “DME-N Network Driver”, “Studio Manager”, and “LS9 Editor” and install them IN THAT ORDER on your PC. Then download the latest version of the “LS9 Firmware”. Install the firmware by loading the file to the root directory of a thumb drive; insert the thumb drive into the LS9 and power up the LS9. The LS9 will detect the file. When prompted, push the “INC” button on the LS9 to begin the update. [Note: “DME-N Driver Installation Guide” and “Editor Installation Guide” are also available at the above site and may provide additional insights.]
DME NETWORK DRIVER SETUP
- Click on “Start” menu of your computer and then click on “Control Panel”
- Double click on the “DME Network Driver”
- Click on “New” button (The middle section should allow for data to be entered).
- Enter “Device Name” (I.E., “LS9”)
- Enter “Device IP Address” (MUST be same address as on the LS9) [default = 192.168.0.128]
- Enter “Device MAC Address” (MUST be same address as on the LS9) [mine is = 00 A0 DE 25 AF 78]
- Select “Device Port No.” as “1”
- Click “Apply” then click “Save and Close”
NETWORK SETUP
- Click on “Start” menu and then click on “Control Panel”
- Double click on “Network Connections”
- Right click on “Local Area Connection” and then click on “Properties”
[For wireless networking right click on “Wireless Network Connection” & follow same steps below]
- Select “General” tab, scroll to and click on “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” (for Vista use “(TCP/IPv4)”
- Select “Use the following IP Address” and enter a Static IP Address [NOTE 1]
(I.E., 192.168.0.130) ***DO NOT USE THE SAME NUMBER AS THE CONSOLE*** [NOTE 2]
- Set the Subnet Mask (I.E. 255.255.255.0) and click on “OK” (Use the same number provided on the console)
- Click “OK” on “Local Area Connection Properties” box
[For wireless networking click “OK” on “Wireless Network Connection Properties” box]
- Click “OK” on “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” box
- Close “Network Connections” box
- Restart Computer [not always necessary]
- Turn off all Firewalls. (I.E., Norton, Symantec, etc… & Turn off Windows Firewall. [not always necessary]
STUDIO MANAGER SETUP (steps with * may need to be repeated each time Studio Manager is launched)
* Launch Studio Manager
- Select “File”, then “Setup” then “Modify Workspace”
- Add “LS9” from “Device Editor” to the “Workspace” [NOTE 3]
* Select “MIDI Ports” and “check” identical (the same) “Input Port” & “Output Port” & click “Apply” [NOTE 3]
* Click “OK” on the “Setup for …” box
* Double-click on the LS9 Icon and open LS9 Editor
* Click on “File” and select “System Set Up”
* Select identical (the same) “Input Port” and “Output Port” [NOTE 3]
* Enter “Administrator Password”, if you have set one, (same as on the LS9) and click “OK” [NOTE 3]
* Click on “Synchronization” and select “Re-Synchronizing”
* Select “Console -> PC” or “PC -> Console” and click “OK” (WARNING: It is most always best to select “Console -> PC”)
After “Re-Synchronizing” is completed, you should be good to go!
NOTE 1: It may be necessary to change this setting back to “Obtain an IP address automatically” in order to later connect to the Internet or certain networks.
NOTE 2: If you have already set up your PC for control via a “wired” Ethernet connection or have already set up your PC for wireless connection, you will need to enter a different Static IP Address so the two do not conflict (I.E., 192.168.0.131).
NOTE 3: Click “Set Default” to make LS9 default console, other wise you must repeat these steps each time you launch Studio Manager.
NOTE REGARDING DIRECT CONNECTION CABLES: You may use either a “Standard” Ethernet cable or a “Crossover” cable for a direct connection between an LS9 and a PC. (NOTE: Some of Yamaha’s other consoles require a crossover cable for direct connection to a PC).
NOTE REGARDING ROUTERS: When connecting THROUGH a router, use a “Standard” Ethernet cable to the PC and either a “Standard” or “Crossover” cable to the LS9. Connect these cables to the router outputs ports ONLY (LAN ports). Do NOT connect to the port on the router labeled “Internet” or “WAN”. The steps above are the same whether you use a direct connection or connect through a router.
[Updated on: Tue, 08 July 2008 22:44]
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| Re: LS9 - Setting Up A Wireless Router [message #283963 is a reply to message #283946 ] |
Sat, 19 January 2008 18:32   |
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A search will give you many answers.
But to answer your immediate question. A crossover cable is necessary to hook a laptop directly to the surface. When adding a router to the mix, no crossover cables should be used. You should also not use the internet port for any of the connections.
You also may need to change the ip address of the router itself to be closer to the ip address of the surface and your laptop connection. Your router manual should show how this is accomplished.
Make it work with the router in place before going wireless.
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| Re: LS9 - Setting Up A Wireless Router [message #283968 is a reply to message #283963 ] |
Sat, 19 January 2008 19:01   |
Tom Boisseau Messages: 365 Registered: March 2007 Location: Conyers (Atlanta) Georgia |
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[Updated on: Mon, 21 January 2008 09:45]
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| Re: LS9 - Setting Up A Wireless Router [message #283980 is a reply to message #283976 ] |
Sat, 19 January 2008 20:44   |
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A crossover cable is required for a direct connection (no router). Using a typical router, a standard cable is necessary. If you have your set up that only works with a crossover cable between console and router, than it is your particular router that requires the crossover cable and is the exception to the rule.
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| Re: LS9 - Setting Up A Wireless Router [message #283988 is a reply to message #283982 ] |
Sat, 19 January 2008 22:32   |
Scott Raymond Messages: 1628 Registered: April 2004 |
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| Tom Boisseau wrote on Sat, 19 January 2008 21:17 |
| Mike Babcock wrote on Sat, 19 January 2008 20:44 | A crossover cable is required for a direct connection (no router). Using a typical router, a standard cable is necessary. If you have your set up that only works with a crossover cable between console and router, than it is your particular router that requires the crossover cable and is the exception to the rule.
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Thanks for the input Mike. My set up is working exactly as you say... crossover cable for direct connection and a "standard" cable when connecting through the router.
I think this is how I specified it in my "step by step" directions above. If you or anyone else finds any errors, please let me know. I hope these directions will help others to "connect" much easier and faster than I did.
Tom
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Something to take note of is that some net hardware ports have auto-sense capability. That could create some confusion of the cable issue.
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| Re: LS9 - Setting Up A Wireless Router [message #284024 is a reply to message #284015 ] |
Sun, 20 January 2008 06:20   |
KeithBroughton Messages: 480 Registered: December 2004 Location: Toronto |
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Thanks for the post Tom.
Just about to do the same with the M7 so this should help.
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| Re: LS9 - Setting Up A Wireless Router [message #284387 is a reply to message #284376 ] |
Mon, 21 January 2008 09:03   |
Tom Boisseau Messages: 365 Registered: March 2007 Location: Conyers (Atlanta) Georgia |
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Matt,
Thanks for the clarification. Now it all makes sence. A point well made.
I will make the changes in my "instructions" to reflect this information.
Tom
[Updated on: Mon, 21 January 2008 09:15]
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