Specifications

Chapter 31: ECx Ethernet Control 307
Overview of ECx Setup and
Configuration
You can control your S3L system (the “host”) with a remote com-
puter (the “client”) using standard VNC (Virtual Network Com-
puting) protocol over TCP/IP, allowing remote access to your
system via a wired or wireless Ethernet-based network. This
chapter covers the steps for configuring and using ECx.
For a wired network, the steps include:
 Connecting the remote client computer directly to the E3 en-
gine.
 Setting the IP addresses of in VENUE and on your client com-
puter manually.
 Enabling remote operation of your S3L system.
For a wireless network, the steps include:
 Connecting a wireless router or a wireless access point (WAP)
device to the ECx port on your E3 engine.
 Setting the IP addresses in VENUE and on your client com-
puter automatically.
 Establishing a connection between your wireless router and
the client computer.
 Enabling remote operation of your S3L system.
Connecting a Computer Directly
If you are establishing a fixed remote control station and do not
need a mobile connection, you can connect the remote computer
directly to the ECx port on your E3 engine.
To connect a computer directly:
1 Connect one end of a standard Ethernet cable type (with RJ-45
connectors) to the
ECx port on the E3 engine, and the other end
to an Ethernet port on the computer.
2 Configure S3L system and the client computer IP addresses
manually. See “Setting VENUE and Client IP Addresses Man-
ually” on page 308.
Connecting a Wireless Router or WAP
Standard wireless routers or WAP devices can be connected to
the ECx port on your E3 engine for wireless remote control of
your system.
Before connecting a wireless router or WAP device, you should
configure the SSID (network name) of the device so that its wire-
less network can be easily identified on the client computer. You
can specify any unique network name for the device, such as
“VENUE Network.”
To configure the SSID and any network security features of your
wireless router or WAP, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.
To connect a wireless router or WAP device:
1 Connect a standard Ethernet cable to the ECx port on your
E3 engine.
2 Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on the
router or WAP.
3 Do one of the following:
• If you are using a wireless router or WAP device that does
not include a DHCP server function (such as the Cisco Ai-
ronet 1230AG), you must configure your VENUE system
and the client computer IP addresses manually. See “Setting
VENUE and Client IP Addresses Manually” on page 308.
– or –
• If you are using a wireless router that includes a DHCP
server function (such as the Belkin N-series routers), you
can configure your VENUE system and the client computer
to set the IP addresses automatically. See “Setting IP Ad-
dresses Automatically” on page 310.
Only use the port labeled ECx on the E3 engine for ECx
connections.
For security reasons, you may be able to configure your
wireless router or WAP device to not broadcast its SSID
(creating a “hidden” network). Instructions for connecting
to such networks are contained in this chapter. But for in-
structions on how to configure a hidden network, refer to
the router or WAP device manufacturer’s instructions.
Only use the port labeled ECx on the E3 engine for ECx
connections. Do not connect any networking equipment to
the ports labeled Network.