HOG OS V3.2.0 & ABOVE. HOG 4PC & HOG Visualizer Connectivity Driver Guide. **HOG v3.2.0 CONNECTIVETY IS NOW CONFIGURED THRU FIXTURE-NET PORT**

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1 HOG OS V3.2.0 & ABOVE HOG 4PC & HOG Visualizer Connectivity Driver Guide **HOG v3.2.0 CONNECTIVETY IS NOW CONFIGURED THRU FIXTURE-NET PORT** This Guide shows how to set up Hog 4PC to control visualizer software using the Hog Connectivity Driver on the same computer. NOTE: If running Hog 4PC on the same computer as the visualizer, one IP address is set on the computer. Hog 4PC and the visualizer work in tandem on that PC with the Hog Connectivity Driver. Download & install the current version of Hog 4PC on to the computer. PC ONLY. Download & install the current Visualizer Connectivity Driver on to the computer running the visualizer. Both downloads can be found on the Hog 4PC Console support page. The diagram below shows the basic configuration and an example IP Address configuration: Configure the IP address settings on the PC. The instructions for manually configuring Windows IP addresses can be found below: Windows XP Windows Vista Windows 7 & 8 1

2 EXAMPLE: Windows XP In this example we re using XP SP3 Media Center Edition and changing the IP address of the Wireless adapter. To set a Static IP in XP; right-click on My Network Places and select Properties. Right-click on the adapter you want to set the IP for and select Properties. 2

3 EXAMPLE: Windows XP Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button. Now change the IP, Subnet mask, and Default Gateway. When you re finished, click OK. 3

4 EXAMPLE: Windows XP You will need to close out of the Network Connection Properties screen before the changes go into effect. 4

5 EXAMPLE: Windows Vista Changing your IP from DHCP to a Static address in Vista is similar to Windows 7, but getting to the correct location is a bit different. Open the Start Menu, right-click on Network, and select Properties. The Network and Sharing Center opens click on Manage network connections. 5

6 EXAMPLE: Windows Vista Right-click on the network adapter you want to assign an IP address and click Properties. Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click the Properties button. 6

7 EXAMPLE: Windows Vista Now change the IP, Subnet mask, and Default Gateway. When you re finished, click OK. You ll need to close out of Local Area Connection Properties for the settings to go into effect. 7

8 EXAMPLE: Windows 7 or Windows 8.x To change the computer s IP address in Windows 7, type network and sharing into the Search box in the Start Menu and select Network and Sharing Center when it comes up. If you are in Windows 8.x it will be on the Start Screen itself, like the screenshot at the top of this article. 8

9 EXAMPLE: Windows 7 or Windows 8.x Then, when the Network and Sharing Center opens, click on Change adapter settings. This will be the same on Windows 7 or 8.x. Right-click on your local adapter and select Properties. 9

10 EXAMPLE: Windows 7 or Windows 8.x In the Local Area Connection Properties window highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) then click the Properties button. Now select the radio button Use the following IP address and enter in the correct IP, Subnet mask, and Default gateway that corresponds with your network setup. 10

11 EXAMPLE: Windows 7 or Windows 8.x Check Validate settings upon exit so Windows can find any problems with the addresses you entered. When you re finished, click OK. 11

12 EXAMPLE: Windows 7 or Windows 8.x Now close out of the Local Area Connections Properties window. 12

13 Enable the Run Visualizer Stream From the Hog Start, Go into the Settings Options. Make sure the option for Run Visualizer Stream is checked. NOTE: This option must be checked in order to properly connect to visualizer! 13

14 Configure the Fixture-net Adapter Settings on the HOG 4: In this example, the Fixture-net adapter will have the same IP settings as the computer. To configure the IP settings using Hog 4PC see below: Go into the Hog Control Panel Window. Go to the Fixture-Net tab on the left. Select Use default IP settings. Apply. NOTE: It is IMPORTANT to configure the Fixture-Net IP address before launching the Hog Show File. If configuring the Fixture-Net IP address while in the show file, you MUST log off the show and re-launch the existing show in order to restart the server. **The Link State must be Up ** If the Link State is "disconnected," this means that your network adapter is enabled but the cable is unplugged, or for wireless adapters, this means you are not connected to a wireless access point. **This can be solved by connecting the PC to simple Network Switch. The IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway should be the same as below. Once Fixture-Net Settings are setup; Launch the Hog Show File. NOTE: The Hog Show File must have the same fixtures patched as the visualizer file. 14

15 Configure the visualizer settings within the the show file. SETUP > Network. You may choose to view the Network Window by Nodes. 15

16 Select the Visualizer Node. Right-Click and select the Setting Option. This opens the Visualizer Settings Window. Make Sure The visualizer of your using is selected in the Visualizer Manufacturer Drop-down Option. 16

17 Input the IP Address of the PC/Hog 4PC in the Visualizer IP Address Box. NOTE: In this example it should be Apply the change. If you find that the Visualizer is not received packets of information, you may need to reset the Visualizer Node in the Network Window. Co back to the Network Window and Right-click on the Visualizer Node and select Reset Node. 17

18 There are multiple visualizers which HOG 4 is compatible with using the Visualizer Connectivity Driver. For specific instructions on configuring the visualizer component to work with the Hog Visualizer Connectivity Driver please visit the manufacturer s websites: Light Converse: ESP Vision: WYSIWYG/Cast: MSD: Capture: Once the visualizer is configured properly, and a visualizer show file is opened, the Hog Visualizer Connectivity Driver Box WILL NO LONGER OPEN. The connectivity driver is running in the background. 18