@work/@home feature

Hey folks, this is probably a real ignorant question, but i cant seem to figure out how this @home/@work feature works. The config.ini file sits on the host computer is that correct? Does RIO read this file?

Bottom line: I am going on a road trip (to the Olympics) and will want to entertain everyone in the RV with the RIO. What exactly do I have to do to assign the RIO a manual IP address so I can control it via Hijack and a laptop using the HTTP server.

Thanx,
-Ted

Hi Ted,

If you always want a fixed IP then just set it in emplode config Player.

Otherwise, config.ini is on the RIO in the empeg/var folder. This too can be edited in emplode. Do this and modify the network section:

[Network]
Gateway=0.0.0.0
Netmask=255.255.255.0
;@HOME IPAddress=192.168.0.99
;@WORK IPAddress=192.9.200.199
;@DC DHCP=0
;@WORK DHCP=1
;@HOME DHCP=0

Then in WORK mode, it will get the address from DHCP, at home be fixed.

And why you are predefining a IP Address (;@WORK IPAddress=192.9.200.199) for work! Just in case?

Thanks

Yep!

Our DHCP server works in mysterious ways.

Maybe you have to ask Mark to build in a DHCP Server in the Hijack .

thanks

Here's a kind tip which can possibly eliminate the need for @home/@work network configs: Use Internet connection sharing under Windows ME/2000 or XP. ICS runs a DHCP server that will assign any machine on the network an IP whether it's a windows box or not. I used to use feature all the time when I brought my laptop from home and to work.

ok, things are starting to clear up. thanks for the replies.

now, how do i invoke work or home mode on the unit? (i.e. tell the RIO it's at work or at home).

thanks
-t

1. Make sure you have hijack installed.
2. Hold down the volume knob and select Home/Work Location

Here's my long instructions from another thread.

thanks for the info.. will load it all up tonite!

-t