This is a special case when connecting to an Ethernet source.
Prerequisites: The display is connected to the network using an Ethernet cable.
- Turn the display on and boot the source.
There is no DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) so the Connection Type window opens.
- Tap ETHERNET.
The
Wireless & networks view opens.
- Scroll to the bottom of the view and select
Ethernet Ip mode.The
Ethernet Ip mode window opens.
- Select static and enter the network settings for a static Ethernet connection. Add a value to each property, then save the
settings.
The app finds any sources already connected to the same network and displays the
Networks and Content Sources view.
- Scroll to find the source to connect to and click the blue arrow.
The source options expand.
- Configure the name and custom URL.
This is where you enter any port(s). In this case :3000 for the
Niagara box we are connecting to.
The edited source appears to the right.
- Click PREVIEW, then click LAUNCH.
The app displays the content from the source. In this case it displays a Login.
In this example, a
Niagara station is the source. The screen capture shows the station login.