Network Bootstrapping

The FMS makes use of a sophisticated programmable network architecture which requires one-time bootstrapping per competition. This bootstrap procedure should take about 10 minutes. You'll need the FMS Workstation, the Scoring Box, and any Field Boxes.

Start with the network devices powered off and unplugged. Connect an Ethernet cable between the FMS Workstation and port 2 on the Scoring Box.

Select 'Net Bootstrap' from the setup menu, and you will be greeted by this interface:

Click on 'Initialize' followed by 'Phase 0'. Follow the prompts displayed in the gray box and when told to do so, power on the scoring box. Follow the prompts to complete network device flashing. Once complete, the gray box will look similar to this:

After finishing the bootstrap, reboot the FMS workstation by holding the power button for 4 seconds until the device turns off, then press the button again to boot the workstation again.