Introduction, cont’d
Global Configurator provides the following features for the MLC 104 IP Plus:
Offline configuration — Using Global Configurator, you can configure your MLC 104 IP Plus Medialink controller without having the device on hand, eliminating the need to connect your MLC before starting the configuration.
GlobalViewer Web pages — GlobalViewer Web pages (HTML, XML, and JavaScript) allow you to control and manage devices such as VCRs, DVDs, and displays connected to an MLC 104 IP Plus. These pages are generated when you build and upload your project files in GC.
GlobalViewer pages can be viewed using Microsoft Internet Explorer® (version 6 and above) from any computer with access to the network.
System Requirements
The MLC 104 IP Plus and Global Configurator have the following hardware and software requirements:
•Intel® Pentium® III 1 GHz processor
•Microsoft® Windows operating system
•Windows NT service pack 4, or
•Windows 2000 service pack 2, or
•Windows XP service pack 2
•Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6.0 or later with ActiveX® enabled
•Microsoft Windows Script 5.6
•512 MB of RAM
•50 MB of available hard disk space
•A network connection with a minimum data transfer rate of 10 Mbps (100 Mbps is recommended)
Installing the Software
Before getting started with Global Configurator (GC), you must install the software. The configuration software is available at no charge via the Extron Web site at www.extron.com.
CYou must use Global Configurator version 2.2 or later to configure the MLC 104 IP Plus. Using an earlier version (2.0.0 through 2.1.x) risks damage to the products. Immediately update any existing controllers configured with older versions of the software.
To install the software on your hard drive:
1.Go to www.extron.com and click the Download tab.
2.Click the IP Link® Software link or icon.
3.Click the Global Configurator link or icon.
4.From the Global Configurator page, click the
Download Now button.
5.Provide the necessary information, then click the
Download GCSWxxxxx.exe button.
The program wizard walks you through the remaining process. By default, the installation creates the necessary directories, placing icons, files, drivers, and a help file for GC within them.
Updating Firmware
Extron periodically updates product firmware in conjunction with the release of new software revisions. When updating any Extron software to the latest revision level, please be sure to read the supplied release notes, or contact an Extron Application Engineer to determine if your Extron product also requires a firmware update.
NFor more information regarding how to update the firmware, refer to appendix B in the
MLC 104 IP Plus User's Manual.
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