Setting the Hardware ID

Once there is a physical connection to the network, you must assign a Hardware ID (also referred to as a base address) to the CAB. This is an important step in the installation procedure as the ID will be used to identify the unit on the network and allow audio to be passed through it.

Tip: The Hardware ID is also specified in NWare to allow communications between the CAB and its control panel (the yellow CAB 8n block ).

To set the Hardware ID

1. Remove the screws from the CAB face plate to gain access to the hardware ID switches.

   Tip: If you look carefully, there is a small arrow on each switch indicating the selected number.

2. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, carefully set each rotary switch to the desired number. You will feel a click as you move between digits.

   A Hardware ID has 4 digits. Acceptable values are in hex and range from 0001 to 7FFF. From left to right, the four rotary switches represent your 4 digit Hardware ID.

   Caution: Be careful not to damage a switch by using excessive force.

   Note: Each CAB on the network must have a unique Hardware ID.