Firmware Pages and Descriptions
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TPI-PRO Total Presentation Interface - Pro Edition
Refer to the Step 2: Choosing a Master Connection Mode Setting section on page 34 and Step 3: Configuring the Ethernet Connection Type section on page 34 for more detailed information on using the System Settings page.

System Settings Page Elements (Cont.)

IP Settings (Cont.)
Primary DNS Sets the address of the primary DNS server being used by the TPI-PRO for
host name lookups.
•DNS (Domain Name System) is software that lets users locate computers on
a local network or the Internet (TCP/IP network) by host and domain. The
DNS server maintains a database of host names for its’ domain and their
corresponding IP Addresses.
Secondary DNS Sets the secondary DNS value to the TPI-PRO.
Domain Sets the unique name on the Internet to the TPI-PRO for DNS look-up.
• The TPI-PRO belongs to the DNS domain.
Ethernet Mode Sets the speed of the Ethernet connection to the TPI-PRO.
• Choices are: Auto, 10 Half Duplex, 10 Full Duplex, 100 Half Duplex, or 100
Full Duplex.
MAC Address Displays a read-only field that is factory set by AMX for the built-in Ethernet
interface.
Master Connection Sets the NetLinx Master communication values:
Ethernet Type Sets the NetLinx Master to communicate to the TPI-PRO via Ethernet. Ethernet
uses a CAT-5 cable (10/100Base T terminated in an RJ-45 connector) to
network computers together and is used in most LAN (local area networks).
This description is also used to refer to both wired and wireless communication.
Type Cycles between the different connection modes (URL, Listen, Auto, NDP
(UDP), and URL (UDP))
•URL - In this mode, enter the IP/URL, Master Port Number, and
username/password (if used) on the Master.
- The System Number field is read-only because the TPI-PRO obtains this
information from the communicating Master.
•Listen - In this mode, add the TPI-PRO address into the URL List in NetLinx
Studio and set the connection mode to Listen. This mode allows the TPI-PRO
to "listen" for the Master’s communication signals.
- The System Number and Master IP/URL fields are read-only.
•Auto - In this mode, enter the System Number and a username/password (if
applicable). This mode is used when both the TPI-PRO and the NetLinx
Master are on the same Subnet and the Master has its UDP feature enabled.
- Master IP/URL field is read-only.
•NDP (UDP) - In this mode, enter the IP/URL, Master Port Number, and
username/password (if used) on the Master.
•URL (UDP) - In this mode, enter the IP/URL, Master Port Number, and
username/password (if used) on the Master.
System Number Allows you to enter a system number.
• Default value is 0 (zero).
Master IP/URL Sets the Master IP or URL of the NetLinx Master.
Master Port Number Allows you to enter the port number used with the NetLinx Master.
• Default value is 1319.
Username/Password If the target Master has been previously secured, enter the alpha-numeric string
(into each field) assigned to a pre-configured user profile on the Master. This
profile should have the pre-defined level of access/configuration rights.
NDP Name