Connect a MiniTrack Controller to PC via Ethernet

Before You Begin

• Ensure that a standard Ethernet cable has been plugged in to connect your PC to your Controller.
• Turn on both the PC and the Controller.
• Ensure that Classic Data Suite OR Fusion is installed on your computer and it is allowed through the Windows Firewall.
• Turn off/allow an exception for CCS Lite in third-party antivirus software's firewall settings (McAffee, Norton, AVG, etc.)

Configure Your PC

• Windows 8/10
• Windows 7
• Windows 11

Windows 8/10

1. Open the Start menu and begin typing "Network and Sharing Center". A pane should appear on the side of the screen.
2. Click the Network and Sharing Center listing.
        
3. In the window that opens, select Change adapter settings on the left side of the window.
   
4. Locate the correct Ethernet adapter, right click on the entry, and select Properties.
   
5. In the window that appears, select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) entry and click Properties.
6. Click the User Configured radio button.
7. The information should be as follows:
   IP: 172.20.23.x (x = any number between 2 and 49)
   Subnet Mask: 255.255.252.0
   
   You may leave all other fields blank.
   It is important that you remember this number as it will be used later while configuring the controller.
8. Click OK.

Continue to Configure the Controller.

Windows 7

1. Navigate to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
   
2. Click Change Adapter Settings on the left-hand side of the window.
3. Locate the correct Ethernet adapter. Right click on the entry and select Properties.
4. In the window that appears, select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) entry and click Properties
   
   
5. Click the Alternate Configuration tab and click the User Configured radio button.
   
6. The information should be as follows:
   IP: 172.20.23.x (x = any number between 2 and 49)
   Subnet Mask: 255.255.252.0
   You may leave all other fields blank.
   It is important that you remember this number as it will be used later while configuring the controller.
   
7. Click OK.

Continue to Configure the Controller.

Windows 11

1. Navigate to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center.
   
   
2. Click Change Adapter Settings on the left-hand side of the window.
3. Locate the correct Ethernet adapter. Right click on the entry and select Properties.
4. In the window that appears, select the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) entry and click Properties
   
   
5. Choose Use the following IP address:
   
   
6. The information should be as follows:
   IP: 172.20.23.x (x = any number between 2 and 49)
   Subnet Mask: 255.255.252.0
   You may leave all other fields blank.
   It is important that you remember this number as it will be used later while configuring the controller.
   
7. Click OK to close this window, and again on the Ethernet Properties window to finalize changes.

Configure the Controller (Firmware version 7.7.2.0+)

1. From the MiniTrack Controller’s Main Screen press the Menu > 2 > 1 > 2
   With the introduction of MiniTrack Firmware 7.7.2.0, you can now set two different server profiles - one on Menu 2 > 1 > 2, and the other on Menu 2 > 2 > 2. This means that you can configure one profile for the CCS server, and one for a local connection.
   
2. Enter the IP address you defined on your PC
3. Press the Enter Key
4. Click the Yes Key to Confirm the change.
5. You should now be back at the 2 > 1 > 2: Server submenu
6. Open CCSLite or Fusion on your computer.
7. Press Menu > 2 > 1 > 1 to connect.
   The Connection light should flash, indicating it is attempting to connect and then turn solid, indicating it has successfully connected.
8. In CCSLite or Fusion, confirm that the controller appears. 

Now, you can stream data to your CT Live Event using Fusion, or SimpleClient