GCQuad & QuadMax: Enable APIPA via HDT

GCQuad & QuadMax: Enable APIPA via HDT

This article explains how to enable APIPA (Automatic Private IP Addressing) on a GCQuad or QuadMax using the Hardware Diagnostic Tool (HDT).

APIPA is commonly used when troubleshooting direct Ethernet connections between the device and a PC, especially when the device is not receiving an IP address from a network or cannot connect to Foresight Sports software.

When This Is Needed

This process may be required if:

  • The device is connected directly to a PC via Ethernet

  • The device does not obtain an IP address automatically

  • Foresight Sports software cannot detect or connect to the device

What You’ll Need

  • A Windows PC

  • A USB-C cable (for the USB method)

  • The Hardware Diagnostic Tool (HDT)

💡 macOS is not supported for USB or HDT log retrieval.

Download the Hardware Diagnostic Tool (HDT)

  • Download & Install the Hardware Diagnostic Tool (v1.3.0.3) released July 17 2024:
    Download HDT Installer

    If this link ever changes, the latest version can also be found on the Falcon or GCHawk Support pages at FSS Hardware Support.

Enabling APIPA via HDT

  1. Connect the GCQuad or QuadMax directly to your PC using the included USB-C cable

  2. Locate the Hardware Diagnostic Tool shortcut on your desktop

  3. Right-click the shortcut and select Open file location

    • Typical path:
      C:\Program Files (x86)\Foresight Sports\Hardware Diagnostic Tool

  4. Open the Console folder

  5. Launch the HDT console application

  6. In the command prompt, type:

scan
  1. The console will scan for connected devices
IP: USB   SN: XXXXXX   Model: GCQ   Connection: USB
  1. In the command prompt, type:
connect usb XXXXXX

Replace XXXXXX with the serial number shown in the scan results

  1. If successful, you should see:
Connection to GC-Quad XXXXXX successful
  1. Enable APIPA by typing:
apipa on
  1. If successful, you should see:
APIPA mode set succeeded
  1. Close the HDT command console

After Enabling APIPA

  • Disconnect the USB-C cable

  • Connect the device to the PC using Ethernet

  • Launch your Foresight Sports software and attempt to connect again

Still need help? Submit a support request, or reply to your ongoing ticket.