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6.2 Connecng with the RCS²
- Verify that you are using the correct network cable and that it is free from defects. (Crossover or straight 
cable as required.)
- Check the IP address of both the device and the computer. It must have a unique IP address on the same 
network as your SmartMatriX². You may need to manually congure a stac IP address for your computer 
in your computer’s network conguraon. 
- You  may need  to temporarily disable  any other  networks on  the computer,  such  as  turning  o  the  wi 
connecon.
- Close the RCS².
- Restart the RCS².
Once your computer has established connecon, the RCS² control panel will begin to load, and will begin to 
synchronize with the device.  When the small “Sync” icon at the boom right of the display has turned green, 
the RCS² soware is ready to use.
Some computers use an energy saving mode that turns o the network adaptor during pe-
riods of inacvity. To avoid the inconvenience of reconnecng the soware during use, please 
ensure your network adaptor remains acve by disabling the energy saving mode. 
Enter the IP address of the device and then the remote port.
Click on SET AS DEFAULT if you want the soware to remenber 
your conguraon.
Click on  to start the connecon.
Once connected, you have access to this screen: 










