The Virtual Machine (VM) instance of Pathfinder Core Pro has been verified on the following VM hypervisor engines:
VMWare 6.7.0
Hyper-V Server 2016
ProxmoxVE 5.1-41
VirtualBox 5.2
Stratus everRun 7.5.05
This document does not cover the setup of a VM hypervisor engine, and it is the responsibility of the customer to set up and be knowledgeable of the VM engine in use.
The virtual instance created should have the following minimum settings applied:
2 GB RAM memory
4 GB hard drive storage (fixed allocation)
2 processor allocation
Bridged network adapter (minimum of 1 bridged for the Livewire network)
It is recommended to use Paravirtualized VirtIO, VMWare Vmxnet3, or Intel Pro options for network interface emulation.
Important Note: Larger amounts of RAM, faster processors, more processors for better parallelization, and additional hard disk space can be used for large systems to improve performance and capacity or to make more space available for logging.
Once the VM instance is defined, point the VM to load the ISO file provided with the purchase. Start up the VM instance and the system will begin to install.
The system will ask you to type 20 random characters. Just tap random keys on the keyboard at random rates of speed until the system tells you to stop. This will initialize the random number generator. When complete, the system will instruct you to press the ENTER key.
The system will warn you about overwriting the hard drive (a virtualized instance). The system expects to find a virtualized SATA drive, and if it cannot be found, the installation will not continue. If found, it requests a second confirmation. Press "y" to proceed. At completion, the system will ask for removal of the ISO image. Make sure you remove the ISO pointer before proceeding (eject the virtual CDROM). Press any key to reboot the new installation. After bootup, the first step is to assign an IP address to the system.
You must assign an IP Address to your Pathfinder Core PRO VM instance before you can use it. The screen at the VM terminal can be navigated using the arrow keys and the ENTER and ESC keys.
Press ENTER to access the configuration menu
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight the NETWORK menu option, then press ENTER
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight the LIVEWIRE network interface, then press ENTER
Configure the IP settings, using the UP/DOWN arrow keys to increment or decrement the values and the ENTER or ESC keys to edit or exit each option; you can also type numerals instead of using the arrow keys
After configuring the IP, NETMASK, and GATEWAY settings, select DONE and press ENTER
Repeat this process for the Office interface and the DNS configuration (DNS may be required for email configuration)
Once all configurations are complete, navigate to Reboot and Apply Settings and press ENTER; confirm any request; the system will reboot using the new network configuration
Access the web interface by typing in the IP address configured earlier in a web browser; an authentication window will appear; type the following values: Username = Admin Password = Admin
Select Sign In to load the Pathfinder Core PRO control panel
After logging in, you must enter a License; click the Edit Licenses link on the System page
Click the New License item in the list and type the Access Code you received after purchasing Pathfinder Core PRO into the Access Code field
Click Generate Request; a Request Code will appear that matches your access code
Copy the Request Code and Access Code, then click the Generate License link to open the Pathfinder licensing web site in a new window
Create a new account; if you have an existing account, log in using your username and password
The Activation Type drop-down, Access Code, and Request Code fields should be pre-populated with the information you entered in Pathfinder CORE Pro; if they are not:
Verify Activation Type is set to Pathfinder Core PRO VM or VML (depending on your purchase)
Paste or type your Access Code in the AccessCode field
Paste or type your Request Code in the RequestCode field
The remaining fields are customer information needed required registration of the product; these fields should be completed using end customer details, not those of the contracting integrator or installer
Once submitted, the account will be generated and license information will be available; copy the license information to the License Key field on the Licenses page
Once a valid license is in place, reboot to make sure the license is active; once the licensing is complete and the networked devices are on line, you may move to the Discovery section.
Congratulations on your purchase of the Pathfinder Core PRO. We know that you're anxious to get started, so this section will take you from “out-of-the-box” to “up-and-running” as quickly as possible.
We've made a few basic assumptions:
That you have some knowledge of network basics and network terminology
That you are familiar with other Axia Livewire products
That you have a correctly configured network switch
Once you’re all set up, the manual will provide in-depth knowledge of Pathfinder Core PRO's more advanced options. Please refer to the Quick Start Guide below that matches the platform you purchased (R/2, AE-2000 (2021), or Virtual Machine). The R/2 and AE-2000 (2021) look identical from the back and use the same software update packages, but the AE-2000 (2021) platform does not have an LCD display on the front. Once you're completed the product specific section, finish with the "Discovery" section of this Quick Start Guide.
The next step requires a web browser on a PC connected to either the office or Livewire network.
If your computer is connected to the office network, open your browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the WAN port into the URL bar
If your PC is connected to the Livewire network, open your browser and enter the IP you assigned to the Livewire port into the URL bar.
An authentication window will appear. Type the following values: Username = Admin Password = Admin
Select Sign In to load the Pathfinder Core PRO control panel
From the links in the left-hand navigation bar, click Configuration under the System heading
Next to Livewire Endpoint Discovery, click Start
Now would be a good time to grab a cup of coffee while the system evaluates the network, discovers devices, and builds your primary audio and GPIO routers.
While the Discovery is running, the system will continue to look for new devices. There is no message indicating completion, but if you click the Devices link in the navigation bar, you should see Devices populating the Devices list.
Congratulations! Your Pathfinder Core PRO is now configured and ready to start controlling your broadcasting world.
Once Pathfinder Core PRO has booted, its display will show the OK logo along with the factory default IP address.
Use the following legend when manipulating the keypad in the sections below:
Enter the IP address, netmask, and gateway for the system:
Tap the Enter key in the center of the keypad once; a menu will appear
Tap the Down arrow to highlight the network menu, then tap the Enter key to enter the network menu
Tap the Enter key again to enter the Livewire network settings
Tap the Right arrow to enter the IP Address, then use the Up and Down arrows to increment or decrement each number; tapping the Right arrow advances the cursor to the next octet
When you reach the end of the IP Address field, tap the Right arrow again to return to the main item selection
Tap the Down arrow to move to the Netmask
Tap the Right arrow to enter the netmask assignment section
Use the Up and Down arrows to select valid netmask entries, then tap the Right arrow to advance to the next octet; the system will only allow you to enter valid netmask addresses
Once the netmask is entered properly, tap the Right arrow to return to the main section, then arrow down to the Gateway field
Repeat the above procedure to set the gateway
Important Note: Only one gateway is allowed. Whether you set it in the Livewire or Office IP Address section, only the last gateway entered will be used.
Arrow down to click Done; this will return you to the network menu
Repeat the procedure for the office network and DNS settings
Once all addresses have been assigned, tap the Down arrow to select Reboot and Apply Settings
Tap Enter to reboot the system
You may now move to the Discovery section.
Your system is configured from the factory with default Livewire and office IP address as follows:
Left NIC: 192.168.2.100 with a netmask of 255.255.255.0 Right NIC: 10.10.2.100 with a netmask of 255.255.255.0
These IP addresses can be changed either by attaching a monitor and USB keyboard and using the intuitive menu or by browsing to the default IP address as described below.
Attach a monitor to the VGA port on the back of PathfinderCore PRO and a USB keyboard to the USB port. You will see a menu dialog similar to this:
Menu navigation uses the arrow keys and the ENTER and ESC keys.
Press ENTER to access the configuration menu
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight the NETWORK menu option, then press ENTER
Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight the LIVEWIRE network interface, then press ENTER
Configure the IP settings using the UP/DOWN arrow keys to increment or decrement the values and the ENTER or ESC keys to edit or exit each option; you can also type numerals instead of using the arrow keys
After configuring the IP, NETMASK, and GATEWAY settings, select DONE then press ENTER
Repeat this process for the Office interface and the DNS configuration (DNS may be required for email configuration)
Once all configurations are complete, navigate to Reboot and Apply Settings and press ENTER; confirm any request; the system will reboot to the new network configuration.
You may now move on to the Discovery section of this guide.
Attach the left NIC of Pathfinder Core PRO to a network switch
Attach a computer to the same switch and configure the computer’s IP address to be within the 192.168.2.xx range, but avoid using 192.168.2.100
Using a web browser, browse to 192.168.2.100
Log in using the default Username and Password: Username = Admin Password = Admin
Click on the Configuration link
Use the Configure buttons to change the IP address, Netmask, and Gateway for both the Livewire and Office network interfaces
Click the Reboot button to restart with the new IP addresses
You may now move on to the Discovery section of this guide.
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Reference | Notes |
1 | Connect the left NIC (as viewed from the back of the Pathfinder Core PRO) to your AoIP network using a Cat-6 Ethernet cable |
2 | Connect the right NIC to your office network to use panels and other capabilities provided by Pathfinder Core PRO from office computers |
3 | Using the supplied IEC cables, connect the Pathfinder Core PRO’s power supply input to AC mains |
4 | The VGA connector on the back of the Pathfinder Core PRO studio engine is generally not used for normal operations except under the direction of Support; all configuration can be completed using the front panel and online web GUI |
Reference | Notes |
1 | Connect the left NIC (when viewed from the back of the Pathfinder Core PRO) to your AoIP network using a Cat-6 Ethernet cable. |
2 | Connect the right NIC to your office network to use panels and other capabilities provided by Pathfinder Core PRO from office computers |
3 | Using the supplied IEC cables, connect the Pathfinder Core PRO’s power supply input to AC mains. |
4 | The VGA connector on the back of the Pathfinder Core PRO studio engine is only needed for configuring the initial IP address settings. Alternatively, you can configure a network in the same range as the default IP addresses and configure via the web interface. |
