Web Operations

The Matrix 12800 can be controlled and operated through the Ethernet port on BME 0, across the LAN or WAN, using a Web browser, such as the Microsoft Internet Explorer. The browser down loads a series of displays that have the appearance of Web pages. This chapter describes the factory-installed HTML pages, which are always available and cannot be erased or overwritten.

NIf your Ethernet connection to the matrix switcher is unstable, try turning off the proxy server in your Web browser. In Microsoft Internet Explore, click

Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings, uncheck the “Use a proxy server...” box, and then click Ok.

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Access the switcher using the HTML pages as follows:

1.

Start the Web browser program.

2.

Click in the Address field of the browser.

3.

Enter the IP address of the switcher in the Address field.

NIf the local system administrators have not changed the value, the factory- specified default, 192.168.254.254, is the correct value for this field.

4. If you want the browser to display a page other than the default page (such as a custom page that you have created and uploaded), enter a slash (/) and the file name to open.

NThe Address field of the browser should display the address in the following format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx/{optional_file_name.html}

NThe following characters are invalid or not recommended in file names: {space}

~ @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > ’ “ ; : \ and ?.

5. Press the keyboard Enter key. The switcher checks to see if it is password protected.

If the switcher is not password protected, proceed to step 7.

If the switcher is password protected, the switcher downloads the Enter Network Password page (figure 5-1).

Figure 5-1 — Enter Network Password page

NA User Name entry is not required.

6.

Click in the Password field and type in the appropriate administrator or user

 

password. Click the OK button.

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12800 specifications

Extron Electronics, a leading manufacturer in the realm of audiovisual (AV) solutions, has continually pushed the boundaries of technology to enhance user experiences. Among its innovative offerings, the Extron 12800 series stands out as a robust solution designed for a variety of applications, including classrooms, corporate environments, and large venues. This article explores the main features, technologies, and characteristics that define the Extron 12800.

One of the core attributes of the Extron 12800 is its advanced video processing capabilities. Equipped with high-performance scaling technology, the device ensures that video sources are optimally processed for both clarity and detail. This results in stunning image quality, eliminating artifacts and preserving the integrity of the original content. The 12800 can handle multiple resolutions, making it versatile enough to accommodate various media types.

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