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AMX NXC-ME260 Installing New NetLinx Master Firmware via an IP, Communication and Firmware Update

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Installing New NetLinx Master Firmware via an IP

Communication and Firmware Update

11.Select Tools > Reboot the Master Controller to access the Reboot the Master dialog, then click Continue to reboot the Master and incorporate any changes. Allow 20 - 30 seconds for the Master to reboot. The STATUS and OUTPUT LEDs should begin to alternately blink during the incorporation. Wait until the STATUS LED is the only LED to blink.

12.Click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the System. The default System value is one (1).

13.Right-click the Empty Device Tree/System entry and select Refresh System to establish a new connection to the System’s Master and refresh the list with online system devices. The communication method is then highlighted in green on the bottom of the NetLinx Studio window.

If the connection fails to establish, a Connection Failed dialog appears. Try selecting a different IP Address if communication fails.

Press the Retry button to reconnect using the same communication parameters. Press the Change button to alter your communication parameters and repeat steps 2 thru 10.

14.Once the particular System Master is configured for communication via an IP Address, remove the RS232 connector from the Program port on the NetLinx Master.

Installing New NetLinx Master Firmware via an IP

1.Click the OnLine Tree tab in the Workspace window to view the devices on the System. The default System value is one (1).

2.Right-click on the Empty Device Tree/System entry and select Refresh System to establish a new connection to the System’s Master and refresh the list with online system devices.

3.After the Communication Verification dialog window verifies active communication between the PC and the Master, verify the NetLinx Master appears in the OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window (FIG. 23).

Showing the current version of the NetLinx Studio

FIG. 23 Initial NetLinx Workspace window (showing the OnLine Tree tab)

The current firmware version of the Master is displayed to the right of the device.

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AMX NXC-ME260 instruction manual Installing New NetLinx Master Firmware via an IP, Communication and Firmware Update

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NetLinx Central Controllers and Cards NXC-ME260instruction manual NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/ModuleAMX Limited Warranty and Disclaimer Product Information Table of ContentsInstallation and Wiring NetLinx Security and Web Server Communication and Firmware UpdateNetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection Programming Front and rear panel components Product InformationProduct Information SpecificationsNXC-ME260 Specifications Product Information NXC-ME260 Specifications ContRear panel LEDs ICSNet/ICSHub Rear panel LEDs EthernetNXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Product InformationBaud Rate Settings Installation and WiringSetting the Program Port DIP Switch Baud rate settingsSetting the Program Port DIP switch Modes and LED Blink Patterns Wiring GuidelinesModes and Front Panel LED Blink Patterns Preparing captive wiresUsing the 4-pin mini-Phoenix connector for data and power Wiring length guidelinesWiring Length Guidelines @ 750 mA Wiring a 2-pin power connectionUsing the 4-pin mini-Phoenix connector for data with external power Program Port Connections and WiringICSNet RJ-45 Signals ICSNet RJ-45 Connections/WiringRS232 Program Port, Pinouts, and Signals 5-Pin Program Port Pinouts and SignalsICSHub IN port ICSHub RJ-45 Connections/WiringICSHub IN Pinouts and Signals RJ-45 Pinout Information EIA/TIA 568 BICSHub OUT port Ethernet 10/100 Base-T RJ-45 Connections/WiringICSHub OUT Pinouts and Signals Ethernet RJ-45 Pinouts and SignalsEthernet Ports Used by the ME260 SPE Port Connection/WiringEthernet ports used by the ME260 SPE cable pinout information SPE Connector Pinouts and SignalsInstallation and Wiring Mounting the NXS-NMS Into an Equipment Rack NXC-ME260 Installation and Mounting ProceduresMounting the ME260 into an NXS-NMS Mounting the NXC-ME260 in an NXF CardFrame or NXI FIG. 15 Lithium battery and socket Replacing the Lithium BatteriesBattery CR2032 type - 20mm coin cell socket NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Installation and WiringBefore beginning Communication and Firmware UpdateCommunicating with the Master via the Program Port Verifying the current version of NetLinx Master firmware Select Diagnostics Device Addressing from the Main menu Setting the System Value4. Press the System Connection button Working with multiple NetLinx MastersChanging the system value on the Modero panel FIG. 19 Device Addressing dialog changing the device value Changing the Device Address on a Netlinx DeviceSelect Diagnostics Device Addressing from the Main menu Device Address original device value Check-Off to verify changeRecommended NetLinx Device numbers there is a problem, use a system value of zero 0 on the MasterChanging the device address on the Modero panel Select Diagnostics Device Addressing from the Main menu Resetting the Factory Default System and Device ValuesObtaining the Master’s IP Address using DHCP 8. Click OK to accept the new changes 1. Select Diagnostics Network Addresses from the Main menu Assigning a Static IP to the NetLinx MasterFIG. 22 Assigning Communication Settings and TCP/IP Settings Communicating with the NetLinx Master via an IPNXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Installing New NetLinx Master Firmware via an IPCommunication and Firmware Update 7. Select the Master’s KIT file from the Files section FIG 13. Click Close once the download process is complete NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module Communication and Firmware UpdateSupported Browser and Feature Compatibility NetLinx Security and Web ServerNetLinx Security web browser and feature support HTTP Web Server Security FTP Security New Master Firmware Security FeaturesNetLinx Security Terms Master Security Telnet Security Terminal RS232 Program port securitygreater than 139. The ME260 cannot use firmware greater then Accessing the NetLinx Master via an IP AddressWebControl Tab NetLinx Security Terms ContSecurity Options FTP Security - Enabled Default Security ConfigurationWebControl Tab Features Default Security ConfigurationSecurity link is selected Security TabSecurity Tab Features This field will not be enabled until after the initial Security Tab Features ContSecurity tab - Enable Security page Security System FeaturesAdd Group Entries Security System Features ContSecurity tab - Add Group page Modify Group Entries Add Group Entries ContSecurity tab - Modify Group page Security tab - Group Directory Associations page Modify Group Entries ContGroup Directory Association Entries Here are some examples of valid entriesValid Directory Association Entries Directory Association has been assigned to the accountNetLinx Integrated Controllers Security tab - Add User pageAdd User Entries NetLinx Security and Web ServerModify User Entries Security tab - Modify User pageSecurity tab - User Directory Associations page Modify User Entries ContUser Directory Association Entries Valid Directory Association EntriesServer Certificate Entries Security tab - SSL Server Certificate pagecertificate because the Master Key has been changed Server Certificate Entries ContFIG. 35 Security Tab - Import Certificate field Security tab - Export Certificate Request pageSecurity tab - Import Certificate page FIG. 34 Security Tab - Export Certificate Request fieldNetwork Tab System TabShow Devices Tab FIG. 38 Security tab - showing NetLinx Master security options Master Security Setup ProceduresThe administrator group account cannot be deleted or modified Adding a Group and assigning their access rightsFIG. 40 Security tab - showing the Modify Group access rights fields Modifying an existing Group’s access rightsDeleting an existing Group Showing a list of authorized GroupsValid Directory Association Entries Adding a Group directory associationDeleting a directory association The administrator user account cannot be deleted or modifiedConfirming the new directory association 2. Click the Directory Associations linkNetLinx cannot be used since they already exist Adding a User and configuring their access rightsModifying an existing User’s access rights Deleting a User Showing a list of authorized UsersAdding a User directory association Deleting a directory association SSL Certificate ProceduresConfirming the new directory association 2. Click the Directory Associations linkThe city/province name must be fully spelled out Self-Generating a SSL Server Certificate RequestThis domain name does not need to be resolvable URL Address when self-generating a certificateThe state/province name must be fully spelled out Creating a Request for a SSL Server CertificateBefore importing a CA server certificate, you must Importing a CA certificate to the Master over a secure SSL connectionRegenerating an SSL Server Certificate Request Display SSL Server Certificate Information7. Before exiting the Master and beginning another session Common Steps for Requesting a Certificate from a CA4. Enter the name of the server being used this is the Master Accessing an SSL-Enabled Master via an IP Address 7. Click Next to proceed with the certificate store process Using your NetLinx Master to control the G4 panel The ME260 cannot use firmware greater then Using your NetLinx Master to control the G3 panela new certificate from your current CA What to do when a Certificate ExpiresNetLinx Security Features NetLinx Security FeaturesInitial Setup via a Terminal Connection NetLinx Security with a Terminal ConnectionStop bits1, and Flow control None default is Hardware Accessing the Security configuration optionsIf NetLinx Master security is not enabled, you will see the following Option 3 - Add user Security Options MenuOption 2 - Display system security options for NetLinx Master Edit User Menu Option 4 - Edit UserNetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection Access Rights MenuEdit User Menu Option 7 - Add Group Access Rights MenuOption 5 - Delete user Option 6 - Show the list of authorized usersEdit Group Menu Add directory association Edit Group MenuEdit Group menu List directory associations Edit Group menu Change Access RightsEdit Group menu Delete directory association Option 9 - Delete Group Edit Group menu Display Access RightsOption 8 - Edit Group Option 13 - Make changes permanent by saving to flash Option 11 - Set Telnet Timeout in secondsOption 12 - Display Telnet Timeout in seconds Option 10 - Show List of Authorized GroupsNetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection Main Security MenuMain Security Menu were added. This is a permanent change and you will be Default Security ConfigurationMain Security Menu Cont NetLinx Security with a Terminal Connection Help menuHelp Menu Options Help Menu Options Cont Logging Into a SessionHelp Security LogoutSetup Security Program Port Commands Program Port CommandsProgramming PC COM Port Communication SettingsSET TIME Program Port Commands ContSET DATE TIMEMSG ON or MSG OFF Program Port Commands ContDISK FREE GET IP DPSPING IP ADDRESS Program Port Commands ContREBOOT DPS PASS DPSDIRECTNORMAL Program Port Commands ContROUTE MODE SENDCOMMAND DPSSHOW DEVICE DPS Program Port Commands ContSET URL DPS SHOW COMBINEProgramming Program Port Commands ContSHOW LOG SHOW NOTIFYSHOW SYSTEM Program Port Commands ContSHOW REMOTE SHOW ROUTETCP LIST ESC Pass CodesProgram Port Commands Cont ESC Pass CodesLinux Telnet client Notes on Specific Telnet/Terminal ClientsWindows client programs NXC-ME260 NetLinx Master-Ethernet Card/Module ProgrammingRevisionLast04/05/04