For Models:
X2-R, X2-R Micro, V2-R, Custom Shop

Ethernet Setup (Gen 2)

Connect your gen2 DynaMount to your studio/home network via hard-wired Ethernet cable.

While all gen2 models can be controlled wirelessly using Wi-Fi, there are situations where a hard-wired connection is preferred. With a wired Ethernet connection, you don’t need to worry about things like Wi-Fi signal strength or configuring a Wi-Fi password. The Ethernet cable can be up to 100 m (328 ft) long. The X2-R Micro model even has Power over Ethernet (PoE) so only a single cable is needed for both power and controls.

After completing these steps, your gen2 DynaMount will be connected to your network via Ethernet.

  1. With the unit powered OFF, plug in any cat5 or cat6 Ethernet cable between the DynaMount and your network router or Ethernet switch.
    • Warning! Only plug/unplug an Ethernet cable from the DynaMount while the power is OFF.
    • Note! For a typical setup, the Ethernet cable is connected from the DynaMount to your network router/switch (for control over a network). Do NOT plug the Ethernet cable directly from the DynaMount to your computer.
  2. If you are using Power over Ethernet (only available on X2-R Micro and some Custom Shop units), you are done! Otherwise, please proceed with the steps below.

    • These PoE DynaMounts will power up and connect to the network automatically as soon as the cable is plugged into any PoE-capable router/switch.
    • Note! When using PoE, it is highly recommended to use a “PoE+” rated router/switch/injector, as opposed to standard “PoE”.

  3. If NOT using PoE, plug in the included 12V power supply to begin booting up the unit.
  4. IMPORTANT! While the unit is still booting up (breathing white LED for the first ~8 seconds), press and hold the SETUP button with a pen/pencil, then release it when the LED turns ORANGE.

    • This tells the unit to connect over Ethernet (as opposed to Wi-Fi).
    • Note! The next time it boots up, the DynaMount will remember that Ethernet was used and will automatically default to Ethernet control, no need to press the SETUP button each time.
    • Note! If you want to switch back from Ethernet control to Wi-Fi, simply boot up the DynaMount with no Ethernet cable connected. It will try to connect via Ethernet (orange LED) for 30 seconds and then automatically switch back to Wi-Fi when no network is found over Ethernet.

    SETUP Button
  5. After you release the button, the LED will stay SOLID ORANGE for a few seconds while attempting to connect to the network.
  6. The LED will turn SOLID LIGHT BLUE once fully connected.
  7. Your DynaMount is now connected to the network via Ethernet!