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When in bridge mode only LAN1 works.

Link on Sonos.com.

This is a pretty easy procedure. This article outlines it clearly.

I had problems when using actual physical keypads in Simpl Windows using the RSD. It went better when I used virtual CNX-B12s. I got runaway feedback otherwise. Duplicate the essential keypads as virtual keypads that are clones of the physical keypads. That way you can change code in the physical keypads and the virtual keypads…

This unit does no HDMI repeating or amplification, so it’s very sensitive to cable lengths on HDMI output 1. Basically unless you install a repeater you’ll get no video unless you use output 2 which is limited to 1080P. At Steve Wolf we used a $30 Insignia repeater from Best Buy and had no problems at…

In late 2018 Apple broke the Crestron IP control module I had been using with a software update. There’s an updated module which works fine, but this could happen again. Probably shouldn’t rely on IP control with Apple TV units.

Tip from Noel: When programming mx remotes, please rename “HOME” at top of rooms tree to the customer name. This can help identify where it came from should they appear in shop down the road.

I had an RCN supplied Tivo unit stop responding to IP control command.s Rebooting the Tivo unit fixed the problem. I’ve never had this issue with a Tivo that we sold, so the RCN Tivo units may be less reliable for IP control. I converted the units at Bell to IR control to avoid further…

6|According to Crestron you can have some funky issues when using the CEN-GWEXER gateway powered with POE. It’s better to use i the PW-2407WU power supply instead. The PW-2410RU will also work.

The HDMI output on this bluray player has to be turned on. There’s a button on the remote to choose between component out and HDMI out.