GeNetix Nodes Quick Start
Overview
All GeNetix Nodes ship with a default IP address in the 10.X.Y.Z range, using a 255.0.0.0 subnet mask.
Simple Setup: Direct Connection to a Lighting Console
In this setup, the GeNetix Node connects directly to the lighting console using a Cat5/Cat6 cable.
| The steps below assume Art-Net is used as the Ethernet–DMX protocol. |
Steps
*Connect a network cable between the lighting console and the GeNetix Node.
*Power On
GW2O/GW2I: Requires a PoE injector.
GN2: Powered by USB or PoE.
GN4, GN5, GN10, GN10P, GN10R: Powered by PoE or mains.
*Set Console IP
Example: 10.0.0.10 with subnet 255.0.0.0.
Refer to your console’s manual for instructions.
*Enable Art-Net Output on Console
Example (MagicQ):
Setup > View DMX I/O
Enable Universe 1
Set Out Type to Art-Net
Set first Universe Out Uni to Universe 0.
*Configure Node Ports
GN2, GN5, GN10, GN10P, GN10R: Use Quick Setup menu, select Art-Net 0..1 (Port 1 → Universe 0, Port 2 → Universe 1, etc.).
GW2O, GW2I, GN4IP: Recommended to configure initially via MagicQ PC (custom IP & port settings). Use Net Manager:
Setup > View DMX I/O > Net Manager.
*Verify DMX Output
Blue LED next to DMX port = DMX is being output from that port.
Multi-Node Setup: Using a Network Switch
In this setup, multiple GeNetix Nodes connect via a network switch (e.g., GeNetix GS8) to a lighting console — ideal for distributed stage setups.
Steps
*Connect the lighting console to the network switch.
*Connect each GeNetix Node to the network switch.
*Set Console IP — e.g., 10.0.0.10 / 255.0.0.0.
*Enable Art-Net Output on Console — as per Section 1, Step 4.
*Configure First Node Ports — as per Section 1, Step 5.
*Verify DMX Output — Blue LED indicates active DMX output.
*Repeat Steps 4–7 for each additional node, enabling more universes on the console as needed.