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== Network Connection ==

== Network Connection ==

The easier way of connecting your Zynthian is using the ethernet RJ45 connector to connect your unit to your local network or directly to your computer (Ethernet to Ethernet). Your Zynthian box uses the link-local name "zynthian.local" and its files can be accessed with '''sftp''' and '''scp''' (If you are using Windows, get '''Winscp''' - free software needed to communicate using this Internet protocol). Of course, you can login with '''ssh''' too. (use '''PuTTY''' software for Windows). The username and password are:

The easier way of connecting your Zynthian is to use the Ethernet RJ45 connector with a CAT-5 cable to connect your unit to your local network or directly to your computer (Ethernet to Ethernet). Your Zynthian box uses the link-local name "zynthian.local" and its files can be accessed with '''sftp''' and '''scp''' (If you are using Windows, get '''Winscp''' - free software needed to communicate using this Internet protocol).  

 

You can also login with '''ssh''' to access the Linux console. see [[Command_Line_User_Guide]] (use '''PuTTY''' software for Windows). The username and password are:

  user=root

  user=root

  password=raspberry

  password=raspberry

If the link-local address (zynthian.local) is not found, test that the link-local feature is enabled in your system. Sometimes is disabled and local names are not recognized.

If the link-local address (zynthian.local) is not found, test that the link-local feature is enabled in your system. Sometimes is disabled and local names are not recognized (i.e. on Windows).

Instead, you can use the zynthian's IPaddress.  Find out what that is using the "Network Info" utility in the Zynthian's Admin menu.

Instead, you can use the Zynthian's IP address.  Find out what that is using the "Network Info" utility in the Zynthian's Admin menu. or See: [[Finding your IP address]]

== Accessing the Web Configuration Tool ==

== Accessing the Web Configuration Tool ==

# Connect your Zynthian to your local network using the ethernet connector (RJ45) or directly to your computer (Ethernet to Ethernet)

# Connect your Zynthian to your local network using the ethernet connector (RJ45) or directly to your computer (Ethernet to Ethernet)

# Open the browser in your camputer and type in the address bar:

# Open the browser in your computer and type in the address bar:

  zynthian.local  (or the IP address of your Zynthian)

  zynthian.local  (or the IP address of your Zynthian)

The web config tool will load and prompt for the admin password. It is "raspberry".

The web config tool will load and prompt for the admin password. It is "raspberry".

When you are logged in with ssh, you can configure the wifi access by editing this file:

Here's details on using the Web configuration tool: [[Configuration_Users_Guide]]

Note that this file is protected and you have to edit as root user (sudo).

Wifi credentials can be set via the web config tool: System - Wifi - Add Network. Wifi must be enabled in the Zynthian Gui: press the Back button until you are in the Admin menu. Then select 'Start WIFI'.

== Accessing the MOD-UI web interface ==

== Accessing the MOD-UI web interface ==

== Opening Synth Engine Native GUIs in your Computer ==

== Opening Synth Engine Native GUIs in your Computer ==

You can attach an HDMI monitor, mouse and keyboard to your Zynthian, run '''startx''' to display the LINUX desktop and access the various synth engines,

Some engines have a native GUI that can be accessed from your desktop/laptop computer. There are several methods for achieving this:

You can remote login from another computer/laptop. To do this, you need an XServer running on your computer. Linux is best, but i've tested with Mac and Windows too.

For using this method, you need an X11 Server running on your desktop/laptop computer.

The only thing you have to do is login into your Zynthian Box with '''ssh''' using the "-Y" option to tunnel the X connection (or the equivalent option if you are not using a standard ssh client):

 

* If you use Linux, probably you already have it, so you don't need to do nothing special. Simply login into your zynthian using the ssh with the "-Y" option for forwarding the X session:

   $ ssh -Y root@zynthian.local

   $ ssh -Y root@zynthian.local

Currently only ZynAddSubFX have a supported native GUI.

===Supported Engines with Native GUI===

'''IMPORTANT:''' Try to use an ethernet-to-ethernet connection as it will reduce latency and improve usability.

'''IMPORTANT:''' Using an ethernet-to-ethernet (cable) connection will reduce latency and improve usability.

== Copying your presets/soundfonts to Zynthian ==

== Copying your presets/soundfonts to Zynthian ==