System information

Connecting a Computer to the Network
Connecting a computer to the network allows you to run Wireless Workbench
®
6 to control and monitor devices on the
network. A computer can be connected to any Ethernet port in the system. The Shure AXT620 Ethernet switch offers a
convenient front panel port for easy computer connection.
• Make sure that the computer subnet mask value is the same value as all devices on the network
• Login as an Administrator if using Windows Vista or Windows 7
• Multiple instances of Wireless Workbench 6 can be used on the same network. Avoid running Wireless Workbench 5
and Wireless Workbench 6 on the same network.
• Setanyfirewalloranti‐virussoftwaretoallowWirelessWorkbenchandSLPD.EXEincluding:
wwb6.exe
slpd.exe
snetdameon.exe
shurefirmwareupgrader.exe
snetconfigexe.exe
Connecting to devices via USB is not supported in Wireless Workbench 6. An Ethernet connection is required for WWB6 control.
Configuring Firewalls for Mac or Windows Operating Systems
Mac OS Native Firewall
1. Open System Preferences.
2. Select Security, and then select the
Firewall tab.
3. To enable editing, make sure
the lock icon at the bottom of the
window is unlocked before entering
your password.
4. If the firewall is on, select
Advanced. For each of the following
applications, select "Allow Incoming
Connections":
• Wireless Workbench 6.app
• slpd
• snetDameon
• acnproxy
Windows XP or Vista Firewall
1. From the Start menu, select Control
Panel.
2. Select Windows Firewall.
3. In the Windows Firewall window, if
the firewall is set to On, select the
Exceptions tab and add the following
applications to the exceptions list:
• WWB6.exe
• SLPD.exe
• SNETDAMEON.exe
Windows 7 Firewall
1. From the Start menu, select Control
Panel.
2. Select Systems and Security.
3. Select Windows Firewall.
4. Select Allow a program or feature
through Windows Firewall.
5. To view the list of applications,
select Change Settings.
6. Select the following applications to
allow them:
• WWB6.exe
• SLPD.exe
• SNETDAMEON.exe
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Part 2: System Setup and Configuration