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RHFB on corporate network

I have looked but can't seem to find anything like this on the forums.

Is there a way to put a Hog (any Hog, but I happen to have a RHFB) on a corporate network without it broadcasting DHCP and basically shutting down an entire network? I don't have it on one right now but it would make certain things easier for me if I could. I have tried turning off the DHCP and Boot server button but it still manages to broadcast. I have given the Hog a static IP when on that network so that my laptop can see it easier. I would like to set it up on the network in order remote the desk from my office and not have to run to the booth every time someone needs me to run a demo.

Just wondering. Any ideas are helpful.

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Eric
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    [QUOTE=BBCLD;59130]
    Is there a way to put a Hog (any Hog, but I happen to have a RHFB) on a corporate network without it broadcasting DHCP and basically shutting down an entire network? I don't have it on one right now but it would make certain things easier for me if I could. I have tried turning off the DHCP and Boot server button but it still manages to broadcast.


    You'll need to provide a lot more details on what's happening with the network, and how it's "Shutting Down" for anyone to provide meaningful advice.

    If you turn off the DHCP server, then the console won't hand out IP addresses. At that point it's just a network device like anything else on the network. Even when DHCP is enabled, it doesn't "Broadcast" DHCP. It waits for a request and then replies to that request. A standard DHCP lease sequence is about 4 packets, so that alone won't overwhelm a network. If you think it's handing out IP addresses even when the server is off, you can verify that by looking at the DHCP lease details on another machine on the network.

    You'll need to determine what else is happening with the network. Check the log files on your network systems and servers. Write down any error messages that occur.

    For live shows, we recommending using a separate network (not connected to the Internet) for lighting.
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    [QUOTE=BBCLD;59130]
    Is there a way to put a Hog (any Hog, but I happen to have a RHFB) on a corporate network without it broadcasting DHCP and basically shutting down an entire network? I don't have it on one right now but it would make certain things easier for me if I could. I have tried turning off the DHCP and Boot server button but it still manages to broadcast.


    You'll need to provide a lot more details on what's happening with the network, and how it's "Shutting Down" for anyone to provide meaningful advice.

    If you turn off the DHCP server, then the console won't hand out IP addresses. At that point it's just a network device like anything else on the network. Even when DHCP is enabled, it doesn't "Broadcast" DHCP. It waits for a request and then replies to that request. A standard DHCP lease sequence is about 4 packets, so that alone won't overwhelm a network. If you think it's handing out IP addresses even when the server is off, you can verify that by looking at the DHCP lease details on another machine on the network.

    You'll need to determine what else is happening with the network. Check the log files on your network systems and servers. Write down any error messages that occur.

    For live shows, we recommending using a separate network (not connected to the Internet) for lighting.
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