backing up Ion

I know this can cause many questions. Sorry. I have already used my Dell laptop with Nomad for a back up console. however for this show it just won't see the ION as primary. Actually there are no online masters found. Scratching my head. Just to make sure I have both running the same version software I did install both with the latest 2.3.3.9.0.10. Libraries might vary. Didn't want to upgrade them to possibly affect the show file. Not sure they matter.

I remember it was a pain getting it connected last time through Tech support and a few phone calls but since it has already been done I hoped someone might have some input here. Otherwise I will certainly call tech tomorrow. Show each night this week.

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Paul Toben over 9 years ago

Jeff, can you successfully ping from your computer to the console? If not, please post your current IP settings.
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Jeff Toussieng over 9 years ago in reply to Paul Toben

I can 4 packets sent, 4 received, 0 lost. However no success from the ION to the laptop. I did a ping from the ION shell and it just kept running with no success.
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Jeff Toussieng over 9 years ago in reply to Jeff Toussieng

I also switched network cable just in case the one I was using was bad. One question: does it have to be connected through a switch or can it be connected direct? Either way I could not get it to work, but wondered about that. My guess is direct.
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ueliriegg over 9 years ago in reply to Jeff Toussieng

we generally recommend a switch.
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Jeff Toussieng over 9 years ago in reply to ueliriegg

Thank you Ueliriegg. I will use a switch.
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Paul Toben over 9 years ago in reply to Jeff Toussieng

I'd bet that Dan is on the right track. Jeff, I always stick to the static IP addresses listed here: https://www.etcconnect.com/Support/Articles/ETC-Network-IP-Addresses.aspx and I rarely have networking problems. Ignore the recommendation that you use DHCP. Static is the way to go.
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Jeff Toussieng over 9 years ago in reply to Paul Toben

Paul. I'm a little confused on your suggestion. I'm not using DHCP and I don't think anyone suggested it.
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Paul Toben over 9 years ago in reply to Jeff Toussieng

The ETC IP address webpage that I linked suggests using DHCP (repeatedly). I was just mentioning it in that context.
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Salazar over 9 years ago in reply to ueliriegg

...and if you don't use a switch, you can't just use a standard network cable to tie the laptop to the Ion, it won't work. If you don't use a switch and instead wire directly, the cable has to be wired as a Crossover Cable.
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Salazar over 9 years ago in reply to ueliriegg

...and if you don't use a switch, you can't just use a standard network cable to tie the laptop to the Ion, it won't work. If you don't use a switch and instead wire directly, the cable has to be wired as a Crossover Cable.
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RickR over 9 years ago in reply to Salazar

Salazar said:
...and if you don't use a switch, you can't just use a standard network cable won't work, it cable has to be wired as a Crossover Cable.

That depends on the hardware involved. Most 'current' network cards can auto switch the connections. While it's very common it is by no means universal.
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