Specifications

Composer Pro Getting Started

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Getting Started

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x Mouse

x 1 to 2 Ethernet (Category 5 or CAT5) cables

x TCP/IP-based (Ethernet) home network. This usually includes a network gateway, router or

switch.

Note: A Control4 Controller is set by default as a DHCP client. If the home network has a DHCP

server in place (such as a router that provides DHCP services), then the Controller automatically

receives a valid IP address.

x A broadband Internet connection. During initial setup, a broadband Internet connection is

required to update the Control4 system and retrieve the media's Cover Art. Also, a

broadband Internet connection is required to support remote access to the system.

x A wireless access point (WAP) that supports 802.11 b or g (required to use a Control4

Wireless Touch Screen).

x A valid electronic license to run Composer Pro. Starting with OS 2.0 Control4 now requires

activation using a my.control4.com account with a license to run Composer Pro. Activation is

required every 30 days. See Managing Dealer Accounts on My.Control4.com on the Control4

Dealer web site or Knowledgebase to learn how to add and manage licenses from

my.control4.com.

2. Installing the Hardware and Software

This section provides guidelines to install the devices and Composer Pro.

2.1 Installing and Connecting the Hardware

Before you can set up a Control4

Home-Automation System in Composer Pro, all of the devices to

be used in the system need to be installed and connected to the home network. Additional devices

can be added and identified to the Composer Pro project later.