Understanding how IP addresses and bundle numbers are used

In order to contact a physical nWall device from an NWare nWall device, the physical device must first be assigned an IP address. This is done using CobraNet Discovery. For more information, see Assigning bundle numbers and an IP address in the nWall Hardware Manual.

To make audio data available to other CobraNet devices on the network, or to receive audio from other network devices, the nWall must be assigned a bundle number. This can be done using CobraNet Discovery, or, once NWare is connected to the nWall, from the NWare nWall device control surface.

For an nWall 0.2, the bundle will contain two output channels:

  • The line output for the first XLR connector and first mini-jack.
  • The line output for the second XLR connector and second mini-jack.

For an nWall 1.1, two bundle numbers are used. When the device is transmitting audio onto the network, the two channels inside the transmitter bundle contain two separate audio streams:

  • audio from the mini-jack on channel 1.
  • audio from the XLR connector on channel 2.

When the device is receiving audio from the network, the two channels of audio inside the receiver bundle are used as follows:

  • The mini-jack receives audio from channel 1.
  • The XLR connector receives audio from channel 2.

For an nWall 2.0, the bundle will contain two input channels:

  • The mic input from the first XLR connector summed with the line input from the first mini-jack.
  • The mic input from the second XLR connector summed with the line input from the second mini-jack.

    Note: An nWall 1.1 or nWall 2.0 will start to transmit audio data onto the CobraNet network as soon as a transmit bundle number is assigned.

See also

Introduction

Setting up the nControl or nTouch 180

Adding the nWall device to your NWare project

Connecting to the nWall when you do not know the IP address

Setting up the nControl or nTouch 180

In order to monitor and configure an nWall from NWare, you will need an nControl or nTouch 180 connected to both the control network and the CobraNet network. The example below shows the required setup for an nControl.

Before you start using NWare to connect to the nWall, it is important to check that the network settings for the connection to the CobraNet network are correct. In the procedure below, it is assumed that Local Area Connection 1 is connected to the control network and Local Area Connection 2 will be used for the CobraNet network. For information on the nControl network ports, see Rear network ports in the nControl Hardware Manual.

To set up the nControl or nTouch 180

  1. Open a web browser, then connect to the nControl or nTouch 180 web interface.
  2. On the Network screen, under Local Area Connection 2, check that the network settings are correct for the CobraNet network.

    If no DHCP server is available, you will need to use a static IP address.

  3. Click Set to confirm the action.

    You will be asked to log on.

  4. Specify your username and password. The default username is superuser; it has no password.