Luminair 3

Wired Ethernet Connections


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 Ethernet Connections
Luminair 3 is now capable of transmitting communications
through direct ethernet connections instead of Wi-Fi. There
are two methods of connecting ethernet devices directly to
your iOS device, Apple’s Lightning to USB Adapter/Ethernet
combo, and Redpark’s L6-NETPOE and L6-NETAC. Both
methods require the following steps:
To enable network communications through ethernet,
you will need to disable Wi-Fi communications within the
iOS settings app. When Wi-Fi is enabled, the device will
use the Wi-Fi interface, so it’s important that all Wi-Fi
communications are disabled in the iOS Settings app.
Configure the ethernet interface’s IP settings in the iOS
Settings app > Ethernet. Just like with Wi-Fi, we
recommend that the first three network octets of the iP
address match on the Ethernet address on your iOS
device and on your DMX interface.


Apple’s Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter
Apple’s Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter (Apple part #
MK0W2AM/A) along with a compatible USB-ethernet adapter (we
recommend Apple part # MC704LL/A).
This configuration also requires that the Lightning to USB
3 Camera Adapter is connected to a power source in
order to supply enough power to the USB ethernet
adapter.
Redpark L6-NETPOE and L6-NETAC
Redpark’s L6-NETPOE and L6-NETAC are dedicated lightning
to ethernet adapters for iOS devices, and both are supported
by Luminair.
The products are similar to Apple’s Lightning to USB adapter/
USB-to-ethernet adapter combo (the first optioned described
in this guide), however these products are all-in-one, for
better convenience and reliability. Both will provide power to
the iOS device, and in the case of the L6-NETPOE, it can be
powered over PoE.

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Ethernet Connections
Redpark L4-NETP/L2-NET
For direct ethernet connections to an Art-Net or sACN
interface or node, Luminair also supports Redpark’s L4-NETP
and L2-NET Lightning to Ethernet accessories for iOS
devices. With these accessories, you connect the lightning
connector to your iOS device, and the ethernet connector to a
router, or directly to an Art-Net or sACN interface/light.
After connecting the lightning to ethernet cable, it will take a
moment for DMX transmissions to begin, as the device is
powered up and obtains a connection. The cable’s options
can be configured in Luminair’s Status view > Ethernet.
We recommend connecting the ethernet side of the cable
before connecting to the iOS device running Luminair. It’s
also necessary to remove the lightning connector
whenever you want Luminair to resume transmitting DMX
data over Wi-Fi.
should be within the same range as your Art-Net or sACN
interface’s IP address. We recommend making the first
three octets match on both devices.
Ethernet connections through legacy accessories are
dedicated to transmitting DMX over Art-Net or sACN.
Other network communications (Smart Lights, MIDI,
OSC) still require a normal Wi-Fi connection on your
device.
NOTE: Your DMX interface will see DMX transmitted from
the iOS built-in network interface as a different source
(and IP address) from data sent via the ethernet
connection. If your interface is configured for HTP
merging, you may need to reset your interface’s buffer or
cycle power when switching between connection
methods. If you prefer to only transmit DMX when
ethernet is connected, turn the “Prevent Wi-Fi when
disconnected” to ON.

By default the L2-NET/L4-NETP will be configured for

DHCP connections when detected. If you are connected
through a network router, the IP address will be provided
and further configuration may not be necessary.When
connecting directly to an Art-Net or sACN interface/light,
or you want to change the you will need to disable DHCP
in Luminair’s Ethernet settings, and assign an appropriate
IP address, Subnet, Router and DNS. The IP address

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 IP address, Subnet, Router
Legacy Accessories and DNS. The IP address
should be within the same
range as your Art-Net or
sACN interface’s IP address.
Redpark L4-NETP/L2-NET
We recommend making the
For direct ethernet connections to an Art-Net or sACN first three octets match on
interface or node, Luminair also supports Redpark’s L4-NETP both devices.
and L2-NET Lightning to Ethernet accessories for iOS
Ethernet connections
devices. With these accessories, you connect the lightning
through legacy accessories
connector to your iOS device, and the ethernet connector to
are dedicated to transmitting
a router, or directly to an Art-Net or sACN interface/light.
DMX over Art-Net or sACN.
After connecting the lightning to ethernet cable, it will take a Other network
moment for DMX transmissions to begin, as the device is communications (Smart
powered up and obtains a connection. The cable’s options Lights, MIDI, OSC) still require
can be configured in Luminair’s Status view > Ethernet. a normal Wi-Fi connection on your device.

We recommend connecting the ethernet side of the cable
before connecting to the iOS device running Luminair. It’s
also necessary to remove the lightning connector
whenever you want Luminair to resume transmitting DMX
data over Wi-Fi.
By default the L2-NET/L4-NETP will be configured for
DHCP connections when detected. If you are connected
through a network router, the IP address will be provided
and further configuration may not be necessary.When
connecting directly to an Art-Net or sACN interface/light,
or you want to change the you will need to disable DHCP
in Luminair’s Ethernet settings, and assign an appropriate
NOTE: Your DMX interface will see DMX transmitted from
the iOS built-in network interface as a different source
(and IP address) from data sent via the ethernet
connection. If your interface is configured for HTP
merging, you may need to reset your interface’s buffer or
cycle power when switching between connection
methods. If you prefer to only transmit DMX when
ethernet is connected, turn the “Prevent Wi-Fi when
disconnected” to ON.

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