# Connecting a Network Hub to your PC

### Required Items

* Network Hub
* PC
* USB-C cable

### Configuration

Install [SonarView](https://docs.ceruleansonar.com/c/sonarview/), if not already installed.

Assuming you are controlling a BlueROV from the PC, follow the Blue Robotics directions to [install QGroundControl](https://bluerobotics.com/learn/blueboat-software-setup/#:~:text=Install%20QGroundControl) if not already installed. Don't follow the other setup instructions at the link.

#### Network Setup

You now need to connect the Network Hub to your computer. 

{% hint style="info" %}
We have instructions available for Windows. If you are using macOS or Linux you can adapt the instructions for those operating systems, found [here](https://bluerobotics.com/learn/blueboat-software-setup/).
{% endhint %}

1. Connect the included USB-C cable to the Type-C port on the front of the Network Hub labeled "PC". 
2. Connect the other end of the USB-C cable to your computer. If your computer does not have a USB-C port, you can use a USB Type-C to A adapter.
3. Open the Windows **Control Panel** then select **Network and Sharing Center**. If you don’t see Network and Sharing Center, change the **View by:** option to large or small icons.<br>

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4. Select **Change adapter settings** from the left side menu.<br>

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5. The Network Hub has an internal USB Ethernet adapter, it should be displayed as “LAN9500A USB 2.0 to Ethernet 10/100 Adapter” in this menu. Right click on this Ethernet adapter then choose **Properties**.<br>

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6. In the properties dialog, click on **Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)** to highlight it, then click **Properties**.<br>

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7. Select **Use the following IP address** and enter **192.168.2.1** (or a different address if you have a reason to do so) for the IP address and **255.255.255.0** for the Subnet mask. Select **OK**. You can then exit this menu.<br>

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**Make sure** no other connected adapters are on the 192.168.2.X subnet (or the different subnet you elected to use). If you have previously connected a Blue Robotics Fathom-X / FXTI ROV tether interface box, you likely set its IP address to the 192.168.2.X subnet. It's OK to leave it set with that address, but it **CANNOT BE CONNECTED** to your PC or the PC will become confused as to which device to communicate with.&#x20;
{% endhint %}


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