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Encore — Configuration Manual 93
Multiple Area Encore Systems
Network Communications Between Areas
When adding a new Area, an additional Ethernet switch connected to the
configuration PC will be required. This switch will act as a gateway
between the Areas.
Route Table (Multi-Area Systems Only)
If routes have not been established to cross networks, you may need to
execute route commands to allow NetConfig access to other Areas. You can
create and run a .bat file at least once to create the routes. Placing this .bat
file in a startup directory on the PC will help ensure it will run.
An example of the commands for this .bat file for a default Encore system
with two Areas with the second SCB set to 192.168.2.0 is:
route add 192.168.1.0 mask 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.100
route add 192.168.2.0 mask 255.255.255.0 192.168.0.101
The first entry in each row is the EN2 IP address of that network (in this
example the “0” is a placeholder), the second entry is the subnet mask, and
the third entry is the EN1 IP address of the SCB in that network.
If you need help, contact your network system administrator or Grass
Valley Customer Support for assistance.
Hardware Installation for a New Area
Refer to Figure 63 for an example system.
1. Install the matrix router, SCB(s), and control panel(s) in the new Area.
2. Install an Ethernet switch connected to the Configuration PC to span
the networks.
3. Use NetConfig to configure the IP addresses of the new SCB(s) and
control panels.
Software Configuration
Use the OUI and System Manager to Add an Area:
1. Launch the Sharer, System Manager and OUI (if not running already).
2. Log into the OUI with your User ID (e.g. SYS).
3. Select System.
4. Select Areas.