# Connecting To A Pendant

Before connecting to your Pendant in Spikemark, check these settings first:

* [**Set the IP Address on the Pendant**](/docs/spikemark/ip-address-and-network-connection/setting-pendant-ip-address.md)
* [**Selecting Spikemark's IP Address**](/docs/spikemark/ip-address-and-network-connection/setting-computer-ip-address.md#selecting-spikemarks-ip-address)

![Spikemark Pendant IP Address & Enable](/files/VvM7rdJ6mG864ZMwZxpC)

1. **Click "Spikemark Pendant"** in the **Control Devices** menu to open the **Spikemark Pendant Settings**
2. **Change IP Address** and **Port** to match what is displayed on the actual Pendant.
3. **Click Enable"** to start the Pendant network.
4. Once the network is open, the status will change to **"Enabled"** and you can then connect to Spikemark from the Pendant itself.
5. **Click "Close"** to exit the Spikemark Pendant Settings.

{% hint style="success" %}
The green background indicates that the Pendant network is **Enabled.** It does NOT indicate that your pendant is actively connected.
{% endhint %}

The Spikemark Settings Window can alternatively be opened by selecting Pendant from the upper Menu Bar.

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{% hint style="info" %}
When Spikemark is ready to connect to the Pendant, the status indicates "**Enabled"** and you **cannot edit settings** in the **Spikemark Settings Window.**

You must **disable** the Pendant first.
{% endhint %}


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