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.

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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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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Jeff Toussieng over 9 years ago in reply to Paul Toben

ah. Ok. Thanks.
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Jeff Toussieng over 9 years ago in reply to Jeff Toussieng

Ok everyone. The battle is won. Thank you all for all your input. Combined I was able to finally connect tonight. Final solution: first of all shut off WiFi which I overlooked before. That through direct connect and switch did not work. I next connected through my wireless router (not using WiFi of course since it was shut off anyway) and it connected and synced immediately.
I talked with my boss today about using the addresses I am using from his original suggestion a few years back and he agreed with the comment about it being a range that should never be used and for good reason, however we used that address back then because it wasn't for WiFi or any external internet use anyway. It was to connect my laptop. But since I also use my iPhone to focus and tech and that is using WiFi then I am planning on switching to the recommended range anyway once I get through this show.
Thanks again everyone. These things can sure be tough to resolve.
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