> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://xrlive.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Network Setup

> Configure network adapters and connectivity for xRLive

Network Setup — labeled **Network patch settings** in the launcher — is where you set the ports xRLive uses and create the connections ("patches") to external devices such as lighting consoles and OSC software.

Open it from the menu in the top-right corner of the launcher and choose **Network**.

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## Ports

Two ports sit at the top of the dialog:

* **OSC Port** — the port xRLive listens on for OSC messages. Match it to the console or software that sends the commands. See [OSC Integration](/launcher/output/osc-integration).
* **UDP Port** — the port used for UDP communication.

## Network interfaces

xRLive automatically detects the network interfaces on your machine and lists each one with its IP address. Use this to confirm which network xRLive can reach.

## Patches

A **patch** is a connection between xRLive and an external device. Click **Add patch** to create one, then fill in the row:

* **Name** — a label for the device (e.g. *PC-Test*).
* **Interface** — the network interface to use.
* **Device IP** — the external device's IP address.
* **Port** — the port on the device.
* **Type** — the protocol, such as **TCP** or **OSC**.
* **Status** — shows whether the patch is **Online** or offline.

Remove a patch with the **✕** on its row. When you're done, click **Save network** to apply your changes.