HTML Operation

The switcher can be controlled and operated through its LAN port, connected via a LAN or WAN, using a web browser such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer®. The browser’s display of the switcher’s status or operation has 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 Internet Explore, click Tools >

Internet Options > Connections > LAN Settings, uncheck the Use a proxy server... box, and then click OK.

Opening the Switcher’s Embedded Web Pages

Access the switcher using HTML pages as follows:

1.

Start the Web browser program.

2.

Click in the browser’s Address field.

3.

Enter the Matrix IP address in the browser’s 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 uploaded), enter a slash (/) and the file name to open.

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

N The following characters are invalid 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, it checks and downloads the HTML pages (proceed to step 7).

If the switcher is password protected, the switcher downloads the Enter Network Password page (figure 6-1).

Figure 6-1 — 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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6400s specifications

The Extron Electronics 6400 series stands out in the realm of professional audio-visual solutions, providing advanced technology tailored for comprehensive control and automation of various media presentations. Known for their reliability and robust performance, these products are designed to cater to the evolving needs of modern AV environments.

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