Windows 8 or later: Click Start, begin typing "Network and Sharing", click Network and SharingCenter from the top of the list, click the network link associated with the connection on which the HALresides, and then click the Details button in the dialog box that displays. Verify that the first twonumbers of one of the IP addresses are 169.254. The second two numbers can be anything between 0and 255.l To determine if HAL’s link-local IP address has been assigned to the wrong NIC:Open a DOS command box (as described in step 6). At the DOS prompt, type route print. Theroute table displays. Scan the list of IP addresses, looking for one or more that begin with 169.254. Ver-ify that they are assigned to the proper NIC. If the IP address has been assigned to the wrong NIC, or ifyou do not see the address at all, please contact Rane Technical Support.8. Ask your IT department for some assistance.If your computer is administered by an IT department, you may need their help. Refer them to "RequiredPorts" on page 8 as well as "Required Processes " on page 9. They can find more information in the HalogenHelp System by searching on network traffic. Perhaps you are the IT department. In that case, these IT topicsare meant for you!Using Meters to TroubleshootMeters can be useful when troubleshooting your audio, specifically the Meter Peak Hold Time value. The defaultvalue for Meter Peak Hold Time is typically sufficient, but when troubleshooting, it may be useful to extend thehold time. For example, suppose there is an audio signal somewhere in the system's signal path that's too loud for asubsequent audio device. Lengthening the peak hold time to infinite (always keeping the highest peak value dis-played) helps you find the overload point(s) in the audio signal chain, as it reveals the highest peak value forevery metered channel displayed.Rane Technical Supportl To talk to a real person, call 425-355-6000 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM USA Pacific Time Mondaythrough Friday.l For software updates as well as access to all product documentation, see Rane's website (rane.com/hal).l You can find product warranty information at the back of this guide.CHAPTER 5: Troubleshooting Your HAL System Installation111