Crestron MC2E 2-Series Professional Media Controller
TCP/IP Connection Before communicating with the MC2E over TCP/IP, the static IP address must be
obtained from the network administrator. The RS-232 connection previously
described must be used to configure the unit’s TCP/IP settings.
1. Open Viewport and click Functions | Set Control System IP
Information.
2. Enter the IP address, IP mask and default router in the text fields. All of
these terms are explained in detail in the Crestron e-Control Reference
Guide, Doc. 6052. The latest version is available as a PDF on the
Crestron website (www.crestron.com).
3. Click OK to set the new IP information.
Once the IP settings have been assigned, the MC2E can communicate using the the
RS-232 connection, or a TCP/IP connection.
For TCP/IP, use CAT5 straight through cables with 8-pin RJ45 connectors to
connect the LAN port on the MC2E and the LAN port on the PC to the Ethernet hub.
Alternatively, you can use a CAT5 crossover cable to connect the two LAN ports
directly, without using a hub. The following figure illustrates pinouts for straight
through and crossover RJ45 cables. Pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 are not used.
RJ45 Pinouts
Once the cable connections are made, open the Crestron Viewport and click Setup |
Communication Settings on the menu to display the “Port Settings” window. Then
click TCP/IP as the connection type. Enter the IP address of the MC2E.
“Port Settings” Window
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