Configuring Communications
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MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels
Using your NetLinx Master to control the G4 panel
Refer to your particular NetLinx Master’s instruction manual for detailed information on how to download the latest
firmware from www.amx.com. This firmware build enables SSL certificate identification and encryption, HTTPS
communication, ICSP data encryption, and disables the ability to alter the Master security properties via a TELNET
session.
Once the Master’s IP Address has been set through NetLinx Studio version 2.x or higher:
1. Launch your web browser.
2. Enter the IP Address of the target Master (ex: http://198.198.99.99) into the web browser’s Address field.
3. Press the Enter key on your keyboard to begin the communication process between the target Master and your
computer.
Initially, the Master Security option is disabled (from within the System Security page) and no username and
password is required for access or configuration.
Both HTTP and HTTPS Ports are enabled by default (via the Manage System > Server page).
If the Master has been previously configured for secured communication, click OK to accept the AMX SSL
certificate (if SSL is enabled) and then enter a valid username and password into the fields within the Login
dialog.
4. Click OK to enter the information and proceed to the Master’s Manage WebControl Connections window.
5. This Manage WebControl Connections page (FIG.33) is accessed by clicking on the Manage connections link
(within the Web Control section within the Navigation frame). Once activated, this page displays links to G4 panels
running the latest G4 Web Control feature (previously setup and activated on the panel).
6. Click on the G4 panel name link associated with the target panel. A secondary web browser window appears on the
screen (FIG. 34).
7. Click Yes from the Security Alert popup window to agree to the installation of the G4 WebControl application on
your computer. This application contains the necessary Active X and VNC client applications necessary to properly
view and control the panel pages from your computer.
In order to fully utilize the SSL encryption, your web browser should incorporate the an encryption
feature. This encryption level is displayed as a Cipher strength.
FIG. 33 Manage WebControl Connections page (populated with compatible panels)
Compatible
devices field
G4 panels
Compression
Options
(showing G4
WebControl links)