Installation manual

MONGOOSE
Installation Manual
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Installation Requirements
To include a Mongoose/RAD network in an audio system, the system must meet the following requirements:
If you plan to use CobraNet to communicate between a Mongoose and other audio devices, those devices
must be CobraNet-enabled.
• You must have access to a computer running Microsoft Windows® XP (Service Pack 2 or higher)
or any version of Vista or Windows 7 (including 64-bit). e computer must also have an Ethernet
port, which you use to connect the computer to the Mongoose (either directly or via an Ethernet
network). is connection is necessary for using the Mongoose Tracker software to load configuration
information into the device and also for monitoring detailed status information. Note that some status
information is visible on the hardware itself.
• You must have administrative rights to install (or upgrade) the Mongoose Tracker software, but you
do not need administrative rights to run the software. Note that you also need administrative rights to
manually start or stop the RaneLink service (a Windows service installed with Mongoose Tracker that
runs at system boot up to ensure the establishment of communications between Mongoose Tracker
and the Mongoose). Manual control of this service is rarely needed.
• Most RADs require two, three, or four-gang standard switchboxes (for installation into a wall). e
switchbox must have a minimum depth of 2¼" (57 mm).
Required Ports
e Mongoose and Mongoose Tracker exchange information using the following ports and protocols:
Port Protocol Purpose
68 UDP DHCP Client (Note that Mongoose and Mongoose Tracker might both use this
port to communicate with a DHCP server. is port is not actually used for
communication between Mongoose and Mongoose Tracker).
3998 TCP Communications messages (for example, Locate, Signal/OL, audio routing matrix
changes, and so on).
3999 TCP Bulk data transfer (sending new configuration files and firmware updates).
5353 UDP Mongoose Discovery
Using the Mongoose Documentation
In addition to this installation manual, the Rane documentation set includes an introductory data
sheet, design manual and a software help system. e Mongoose Design Manual (available on the Rane
website) is intended for audio designers who are including a Mongoose system in their design. It provides
background information, sample applications, and best practices for incorporating a Mongoose in an audio
system. e software help system, which is embedded in the Mongoose Tracker software application,
contains tutorial simulations to introduce you to the software, background information on Mongoose
and RAD configuration, detailed information about the user interface as well as detailed procedures for
accomplishing specific tasks. We also recommend that you periodically check the Mongoose page on the
Rane website for the latest information on the system (for example, software updates, the release of new
RAD models, etc.).
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