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#Download Kinsky Desktop from [http://www.linn.co.uk/kinskydesktop  here]
 
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#View the Kinsky Desktop manual [http://oss.linn.co.uk/trac/wiki/KinskyDesktopManual here]

Revision as of 13:39, 2 November 2010

Introduction

This is a recommended guide to setting up the most basic DS system, using any networking components that are already available. It requires the minimum expenditure in order to get a DS product up and running in an existing network environment.


DIAGRAM (FULL SYSTEM)


It is advisable to follow the instructions step by step to ensure that each part of the system is working before moving on to the next. By doing this, it simplifies the setup process and allows for any problems encountered to be more easily identified and resolved.

Required Components

  • Router
  • Home computer
  • Linn DS


Notes:

  1. Ethernet cables are required to connect devices
  2. Router may have been provided by your internet service provider
  3. An additional network switch may be required (see Step 2)

Step 1: Connect Computer To Router

If the computer already has a working internet connection then continue to step 2.

  1. Connect the computer to the router
  2. Power on the router
  3. Power on the computer.


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The computer’s network adapter should already be configured to ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’.

Step 2: Add DS Product To Network

  1. Connect the Linn DS product to the router
  2. Power on the Linn DS
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If the router does not have enough ethernet ports to connect the Linn DS then a network switch will be required and the devices should be connected as follows.

  1. Connect the router to the switch,
  2. Connect the computer to the switch.
  3. Connect the Linn DS to the switch.
  4. Power on the switch
  5. Power on the Linn DS


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Step 3: Install DS Control Software On Computer

  1. Download Kinsky Desktop from here
  2. Install Kinsky Desktop onto the computer
  3. View the Kinsky Desktop manual here