ARTIST MIX / EUCON connection

[j dub]

I just reconnected my artist mix after many months and some software updates. Some times it connects to EUCON and my Pro Tools session, and sometimes it does not.
Most recently, after it did not connect, I turned off EUCON, turned it back on, was now able to see artist mix in the surfaces window of the eucon settings, clicked on Artist Mix in Eucon window, opened Pro Tools and VIOLA!
Sometimes I have to go into PT peripherals and choose the ethernet again after already having set in a session.
Is there a way to set this up correctly so I don't have to troubleshoot every time I open a session? I updated firmware form Avid. This is maddening.
Thanks,
John

macOSmojave 10.14.6
3.5 Ghz 6-core
64GB 1866 MHz DDR3

Pro Tools 2020.12
Eucontrol 2020.11.1.10
Eucon 4.7.4.10