VPN-based connection

This section describes how to use the Camera Control Laptop with a VPN-based connection.

The advantage of a VPN-based connection is that the Camera Control Laptop can be located in a different location than the DeltaQuad Controller. You can make use of the VPN-based connection anywhere in the world as long as there is an internet connection.

Pairing the DeltaQuad Controller with the Camera Control Laptop

If you use the VPN-based connection for the first time you need to pair the DeltaQuad Controller with the Camera Control Laptop:

• Turn on the DeltaQuad Controller.

• Connect the DeltaQuad Controller to the Camera Control Laptop using the USB cable provided with the DeltaQuad Controller.

• Turn on the Camera Control Laptop.

• On the Camera Control Laptop open the Connection Manager and click on “Pair”.

• A terminal window will open with instructions. Press “Enter” to continue.

• After the successful pairing, the following message will be shown:

Connecting the Camera Control Laptop with a VPN-based connection

• Connect the DeltaQuad Controller to an internet connection as described in the manual here.

When the DeltaQuad controller has established an internet connection the application "Open VPN" will start up and load the VPN profile.

In order to make use of the VPN-based connection the VPN profile must be loaded successfully.

• On the DeltaQuad Controller, open CCA3 and wait until a connection with the DeltaQuad Pro has been established.

• On the Camera Control Laptop establish an internet connection.

• Open the Connection Manager and choose the option “VPN”. Click on “Connect”.

• On the Camera Control Laptop open CCA3. A connection should be established within a few seconds.