Meyer Sound SIM 3 User manual
SIM®3 Remote
Guide to controlling a SIM 3 Audio Analyzer remotely
over a network connection from a laptop
SETUP GUIDE INTEGRATION TOOLS
© 2010 Meyer Sound. All rights reserved.
SIM 3 Remote Setup Guide, PN 05.136.042.01 B
The contents of this manual are furnished for informational purposes only, are subject to change without notice, and should
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CONTENTS
Section 1: Overview 1
What is SIM 3 Remote? 1
Section 2: Preparation 2
Acquiring the Software CD and X11 Utilities 2
Network Infrastructure / Hardware Error Handling Change 3
Section 3: Setup 6
Wireless Router Setup 6
Physical Setup With Router 8
Physical Setup Without Router 10
Section 4: Starting SIM 3 Remote 11
Starting SIM 3 Remote (OS X – All Physical Setups) 11
First Time Setup (Windows – All Physical Setups) 12
Starting SIM 3 Remote (Windows – All Physical Setups) 13
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 14
OS X Keyboard Tips 14
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SECTION 1: OVERVIEW
WHAT IS SIM 3 REMOTE?
SIM 3 Remote is an application that makes it possible to control SIM 3 hardware on a remote computer via an Ethernet
network. Before using SIM 3 Remote it is important to note that SIM 3 Remote is not a standalone measurement software
and does not do anything without connection to actual SIM 3 hardware.
For simplicity we will refer to the SIM 3 machine as the local computer and the laptop/desktop as the remote
computer.
SIM 3 Remote is single client only: multiple clients cannot connect to the SIM 3 hardware at the same time.
SIM 3 Remote comes as a bootable live CD. This CD will not make any permanent changes to the SIM 3 machine. When
the SIM is booted without the disc it will be in its normal state.
SIM 3 Remote has been developed as a temporary solution in order to provide added mobility for current SIM 3 systems
while a fully integrated version of the SIM 3 software is currently under development.
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ACQUIRING THE SOFTWARE CD AND X11 UTILITIES
Before you get started you will need to download some files and you will need to have one blank recordable CD (CD-R)
available to burn the Software CD.
Meyer Sound Software CD File(s) Downloads:
www.meyersound.com/products/sim/sim3/remote/SIM3_1.7.2_Remote_IP_192.168.1.160.iso
(ISO image for 192.168.1.160)
www.meyersound.com/products/sim/sim3/remote/SIM3_1.7.2_Remote_IP_192.168.1.161.iso
(optional - ISO image for 192.168.1.161)
www.meyersound.com/products/sim/sim3/remote/SIM3_1.7.2_Remote_IP_192.168.1.162.iso
(optional - ISO image for 192.168.1.162)
Burn the SIM3_1.7.2_Remote_IP_192.168.1.16x.iso file to a blank CD-Rom to make the Software CD. (see below)
Third party files not maintained or updated by Meyer Sound
For OS X (10.5 or later):
• TorunSIM3RemoteonunderOSX(10.5orlater)youshouldhaveX11installed.Itusuallyisbydefault.
• ToburntheSoftwareCDopenDiskUtility,selectthedownloaded.isoimageviaImages/Burn...
then push the Burn Icon.
For Windows:
• TorunSIM3RemoteunderWindowsXP,WindowsVista,orWindows7youneedandXmingandPuTTYinstalledon
your PC to use X11 protocol.
Xming (XWindow Server) Homepage:
www.straightrunning.com/
PuTTY(SSHClient)Homepage:
www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/
• ToburntheSoftwareCDyouwillneedanyprogramthatcanburnan.isoimage.Hereisoneexample:
ImgBurn (CD Image Burner) Homepage:
www.imgburn.com/
To burn the Software CD open ImgBurn, select operation “Write image file to disc”,
select the downloaded .iso image as the “Source”, select the drive the blank CD-R is in as the “Destination”, push the
Burn Icon.
NOTE: Other operating systems can run SIM 3 Remote, however they are not supported.
SECTION 2: PREPARATION
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Network Infrastructure
In order to setup SIM 3 Remote an Ethernet 100Mbps or faster network needs to be created. While it is much easier to
have this set as a wired network SIM 3 Remote really becomes much more flexible when used in a wireless network.
To set up a wireless network the following equipment will be required:
• Wireless router capable of 802.11g or better (Linksys WRT-54GC)
• CAT5 or better cabling
SIM 3 BIOS Modification
If you want to use SIM 3 Remote you may ship the SIM 3 machine without a keyboard, mouse and monitor. To do so you
need to enter the SIM 3 BIOS by pressing F1 at start up and under Start-up options/POST Error handling change from
“Invoke Setup” to “Ignore all“. Exit the bios saving your options.
NOTE: Shipping a SIM 3 machine without a keyboard, mouse and monitor while relying on SIM 3 Remote will
leave you no options if the CDROM drive gets damaged during transportation. So even if you don’t pack the
keyboard, mouse and monitor in the same rack it is advisable to have it on stand by in another flight case or at
least carry a USB to PS2 adapter for both the keyboard and mouse. This way you will be able to use another computer’s
keyboard, mouse and monitor to use or troubleshoot your SIM 3 machine.
Step 1: After pressing <F1> to invoke setup the Main Menu will appear.
Use the up/down arrow keys to select “Start-Up Options” and press <Enter>
NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE / HARDWARE ERROR HANDLING CHANGE
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Step 2: Use the up/down arrow keys to select “POST Error Handling”
Use the right/left arrow keys to change the setting to “Ignore All”
Step 3: Press <Escape> to return to the Main Menu.
Use the up/down arrow keys to select “Saving the Settings” and press <Enter>.
Step4:Press<Enter>tocontinue.YouwillbereturnedtotheMainMenu.
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Step 5: Use the up/down arrow keys to select “Exiting the System Setup Utility”
Press <Enter>.
Step 6: Press <Enter> while “Exit the System Setup Utility” is highlighted to exit the BIOS setup.
The SIM 3 will now reboot with the new setting applied.
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WIRELESS ROUTER SETUP
1. Enter the router basic setup page (refer to router user guide) and set the following parameters:
• Router IP address to 192.168.1.1
• Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0
• DHCP Enabled
• Router DHCP starting IP address to 192.168.1.210
• Maximum number of DHCP users to 10
Remember to click the Save Settings button in order to implement these changes.
If the IP address of the router is changed you will need to reconnect.
SECTION 3: SETUP
NOTE: Example router software shown is for the Linksys WRT-54GC – other routers do work – please test your
setup thoroughly before relying upon it.
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2. Go to the Wireless Setup / Basic Wireless Settings page and set the following parameters:
• Mode to G-only.
(If both router and remote computer are capable of 802.11n then N-only should be selected. Using 802.11b will result
in a very slow connection so unless it is the only available possibility it should be avoided.)
• Router SSID to MSLI
• Disable SSID broadcast
Remember to click the Save Settings button in order to implement these changes.
3. Go to the Wireless Setup/ Wireless Security page set the following parameter:
• Security mode to Disabled
Remember to click the Save Settings button in order to implement these changes.
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