# Setting Showstopper IP Address

The first step is to set the IP Address on the Showstopper 4 Base. The IP Address is required to send the status over the network to Spikemark.

Like all devices on the Spikemark network, the Showstopper 4 Base needs to be assigned a unique static IP Address. The default IP Address for the Showstopper 4 Base is 192.168.10.235 as it fits in with our default network address range of 192.168.10.xxx. If your network is configured differently you will need to change the IP Address of the Showstopper 4 Base.

To set the IP address your Showstopper 4 Base:

* **Press** the **knob** to open the Showstopper configuration menu.
  * The knob serves double-duty as a typical rotary knob and a button (much like a car stereo knob).

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There is a blinking cursor on the display, and turning the knob will scroll the cursor through the various fields.
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* **Turn** the **knob** clockwise until the screen displays >**SET IP**. **Press** the **knob** and the **SET IP** screen will be displayed (below):

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* **Turn** the **knob** and scroll the cursor over to the last segment of the **IP address**, which is 235 by default.
* **Press** the **knob** to select the last segment and make it adjustable.
* **Turn** the **knob** to set a new value.
* Once you are satisfied with the new value, **press** the **knob** again to accept the value.
* **Scroll** the **cursor** over to the **OK** and press the knob to set the new address and return to the primary display screen.

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If you want to cancel the changes you made to the IP address, scroll the cursor over to the CANCEL and press the knob.
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