How to configure a new or replacement VIP controller for a Venus Control Suite controlled display

NOTE:  This guide is for use by Installers in the field.

NOTE:  This guide is applicable to displays using Venus Control Suite.

NOTE:  Recommended tools to complete this work include: laptop, spare Ethernet cable, Ethernet coupler (RJ45 female-to-female).

1. Setup laptop for direct (static IP) connection to devices.
• Refer to How do I set or change a static IP on my computer or USB to Ethernet adapter, DD2016625 for assistance.
• Set laptop IP static to:  192.168.0.100
2. Directly plug the Ethernet cable from the VIP to your laptop.
• This should be the cable that is currently plugged into VLAN 1 port 2 of the Meraki router.
• NOTE:  It is recommended to connect an Ethernet coupler to this cable and use a spare Ethernet cable to extend its reach so you can complete this work in a comfortable and safe position.
3. Login to the VIP.
1. Open a web browser window.
2. Enter the VIP IP address into the address bar (default "http://192.168.0.112:85").
3. Enter the controller's Username and Password.
• For additional detail, see:
• Galaxy GS6 Small Matrix Series Installation and Operation Manual, DD3125362 (Section 7)
• Galaxy GS6 Large Matrix Series Installation and Operation Manual, DD3125389 (Section 8)
4. Identification:
1. Click the Configuration menu button.
2. Ensure the Identification tab is selected.
3. Update the Description box with the site specific name and number followed by "VIP".
• This information is logged in the case as the site "Description" for your reference.
4. Click Save.

 

5. Time Zone:
1. Select the Time tab.
2. Select the site specific time zone from the dropdown menu.
3. Click Save.

 

6. Services:
1. Select the Services tab.
2. Select the dropdown arrow next to Add Client.
3. Select Venus - Hosted.
4. Click Save.

 

7. Location:
1. Select the Location tab.
2. Select the site specific location information from the dropdown menus.
3. Click Save.

8. Network:

   1. Select the Network tab.
   2. Update the IP Address box with the site specific IP.
   • For the primary-face, the IP should be 192.168.0.112
   • For the secondary-face, the IP should be 192.168.0.114
   • Secondary-face can be determined by checking the webcam port in IDM, it will be using 5002.
   3. Click Save.
   • NOTE:  Saving this setting may disconnect you from the device.  Repeat step 3 "Login to the VIP" above using the device's new IP to reconnect with the device to continue.

    

• Services:

1. Select the Services tab.
2. Update the Management Port box with the site specific port.
1. For the primary-face, the port should be 85.
2. For the secondary-face, the port should be 86.
3. Click Save.

• If this is a new installation, please proceed to:  How to configure a new or replacement DMP player for a Venus Control Suite controlled Single-Face display, DD4159075.

• Alternatively if this is a replacement controller, contact Daktronics Technical Support at 1-800-DAKTRONICS to have the new device registered.