Ethernet Link | Extron electronic 68-1383-01 REV. E specification

Ethernet

Connection

This section provides a high level discussion of the Ethernet connection to the switcher and a primer on the subject of subnetting. Topics that are covered, include:

•Ethernet Link

•Subnetting — A Primer

Ethernet Link

The rear panel Ethernet connector on the MTPX Plus switcher can be connected to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. This connection makes SIS control of the switcher possible using a computer connected to the same LAN.

Ethernet Connection

The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight-through cable or a crossover cable and must be properly terminated for your application (see figure 90).

•Crossover cable — Direct connection between the computer and the MTPX Plus switcher

•Patch (straight-through) cable — Connection of the MTPX Plus switcher to an

Ethernet LAN

Pins:

12345678

Insert Twisted

Pair Wires

RJ-45

Connector

Crossover Cable

	End 1	End 2
Pin	Wire color	Wire color
1	White-green	White-orange

2	Green	Orange
3	White-orange	White-green

4	Blue	Blue
5	White-blue	White-blue

6	Orange	Green
7	White-brown	White-brown

8	Brown	Brown
	T568A	T568B

A cable that is wired as T568A at one end and T568B at the other (Tx and Rx pairs reversed) is a "crossover" cable.

Straight-through Cable

	End 1	End 2
Pin	Wire color	Wire color
1	White-orange	White-orange

2	Orange	Orange
3	White-green	White-green

4	Blue	Blue
5	White-blue	White-blue

6	Green	Green
7	White-brown	White-brown

8	Brown	Brown
	T568B	T568B

A cable that is wired the same at both ends is called a "straight-through" cable, because no pin/pair assignments are swapped.

Figure 90. RJ-45 Connector Pinout Tables

Default IP Address

To access the MTPX Plus switcher via the LAN port, you need the IP address of the switcher. If the address has been changed to an address comprised of words and characters, you can determine the actual numeric IP address using the ping utility. If the address has not been changed, the factory-specified default is 192.168.254.254.

Ping can also be used to test the Ethernet link to the MTPX Plus switcher.

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Contents

Mtpx Plus Series Safety Instructions English FCC Class a Notice Extron Electronics. All rights reserved Conventions Used in this GuideVariables are written in slanted form as shown here Contents Html Operation About the Matrix Switchers About this Manual Typical Mtpx Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Application Mtpx Plus Series Introduction TP Cable Advantages Transmission distances Video format Sending unit Pre-Peak Maximum distance Off High Quality Mtpx Input Output Video format Maximum distance High quality Variable quality Features Skew equalization Tie any input to any or all outputs Mtpx Plus Series Introduction Mounting the Switcher Rear Panel Cabling and Settings Signal Inputs Mtpx Plus 3232 Twisted Pair Matrix Switcher Local Inputs VGA connectors Connect analog computer TP Cable Termination Captive Screw Connector Wiring for Audio Inputs Input Select switches switchers other than RS-232 Output Insert Wiring RS-232 Output Inserts Signal Outputs Captive Screw Connector Wiring for Audio Output Mtpx Plus 128 Remote Connector Remote Connection RJ-45 connector wiring SwitcherEthernet Connection Cabling Power Connection Front Panel Configuration PortReset Button Optional 9-pin TRS RS-232 cable Front Panel Controls and Indicators Front Panel, Mtpx Plus Front Panel, Mtpx Plus 816, 168 Input and Output Buttons Mtpx Plus Series Operation Control Buttons and LEDs Mtpx Plus Series Operation Controls Front Panel Operations Button Icons Front Panel Security Lockouts PowerDefinitions Creating a Configuration Example 1 Create a set of video and audio ties Clear all selections Press and release the Esc buttonSelect an input Press and release the input 5 button Confirm the change Press and release the Enter button Example 2 Add a video tie to a set of video and audio ties Select the output Press and release the Output 1 button Example 2, Final Configuration Example 3 Remove a tie from a set of ties 4 5 6 7 8 Select the output Press and release the output 4 button Viewing the Configuration Example 3, Final Configuration Example Or background Grouping O Grouping of Incompatible Video Formats Panel see Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes on Example 5 Grouping inputs and outputs Select group 1 Press and release the Enter buttonAssign inputs and outputs to group Press and release the Input 1 through 4 buttons Select group 2 Press and release the Preset button Press and release the Output 1 through 4 buttonsPress and release the Input 5 through 8 buttons Press and release the Output 5 through 8 buttons Using Presets Preset Locations Example 6 Saving a preset Preset Assigned Example 7 Recalling a preset Muting and Unmuting Audio/RS-232 Outputs Executive Modes on Example 8 Muting and unmuting an audio/RS-232 output Viewing and Adjusting the Input Audio Level Audio Gain and Attenuation Mtpx Plus 1632, 3216 Output Button Audio Gain and Attenuation Display Mtpx Plus 816, 168 Example 9 Viewing and adjusting an input audio level Through show an audio gain level of +8 dB Level Display on an 8-Output-Button Switcher Exit Audio mode Press and release the Audio button Viewing and Adjusting the Local Output Volume See Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes on Reading the displayed volume Audio Volume Display Example 10 Viewing and adjusting a local output volume level 10 11 13 14 15 7 F 10 11 Setting the Front Panel Locks Executive Modes Selecting Lock mode 2 or toggling between mode 2 and mode Performing a System Reset from the Front Panel Matrix Software section System Reset Background Illumination Defining the Audio/RS-232 Wire Pair Panel Locks Executive Modes on Selecting the Rear Panel Remote Port Protocol and Baud Rate Serial protocol Performing a Hard Reset Reset Rear Panel Operations Reset Mode Comparison/Summary Switcher reverts to the factory default Performing Soft System Resets Resets 3, 4, Soft System Resets Optimizing the Audio Video AdjustmentsTroubleshooting Configuration Worksheets Worksheet Example 1 System equipment Worksheet Example 2 Daily Configuration Worksheet Example 2 Daily Configuration Worksheet Example 3 Test configuration Worksheet Example 3 Test Configuration Button Switchers Configuration Worksheet Output destinations Input sources Output destinations Programming Guide Local Host-Control Ports Configuration portFound New Hardware Wizard see Installing the Software Default IP addresses Connection TimeoutsEthernet LAN Port Establishing a Connection Host-to-Switcher Instructions Switcher-initiated MessagesUsing Verbose Mode Number of Connections Switcher Error Responses Exen Using the Command and Response Tables Symbol definitions X1 = Read ties Command and Response Table for SIS CommandsCreate Ties Command/Response Table for SIS Commands Audio/RS-232 TP input wire pair 3 and 6 configurationRS-232 output inserts enable Input signal level/peaking and auto calibrate Output pre-peaking Input skew adjustmentEdid commands Output skew adjustment Local video output sync polarity Audio output volume Names Audio or RS-232 mute commandsAudio input gain and attenuation Save, recall, and directly write global presets Grouping Outputs 3, 4, 5, and 6 are assigned to room Lock executive modes Resets EZA Example Mtpx Plus Command description Response description Var file = new array List user-supplied files Information requests Mtpx Plus X5! = X5 =X6 = X6! = Command/Response Table for IP-specific SIS Commands IP setup commands Command/Response Table for IP Setup SIS Commands Special Characters Matrix Switchers Control Program Configure the Remote port from the front panel Installing the Software Software DVD Window Ethernet protocol settings Software Operation via Ethernet USB port, the Found New Hardware Wizard appears see see Using the Matrix Switcher Control SoftwareActivating a USB port for the first time Comm Port Selection window appears Starting and using the programTo run the Matrix Switchers Control Program, click Address and Password Entry If the IP address is correct Proceed to b Sample Program Window Icons Assigned and Ties Created IP Settings/Options window Control Program IP Setting/Options Window Address and Name fields Subnet mask Hardware Address field Use Dhcp check boxDate, Time local, and GMT offset fields Sync Time to PC button Mail Addressee fields Typical Mtpx Plus E-mail Location of Firmware Upgrade Files Updating the Firmware Downloading Firmware Upgrade Files Ethernet-connected firmware upload Select File Window Serial-port- or USB-port-connected firmware upload Extron Firmware Loader Window Firmware Loader Screen Baud Rate in the Operation section Present on your switcher Uploading Html Files File menu Windows Buttons, Drop Boxes, and TrashcanWindows menus Configure Audio Options Window Tools menu Mtpx Configuration Settings Window Edid Configuration window Audio Input Configuration selection Status window Preferences menu Ties Shown as Lines Choose Emulate, and click OK Using Emulation ModeMaster-Reset selection Using the Help System Mtpx Level/Peaking Setting Optimizing the VideoMTP Transmitter Pre-Peak Selection Auto calibration Input skew Mtpx Skew SettingManual calibration MTP Receiver Level/Peaking Setting Mtpx Plus Pre-Peak SelectionOutput skew Repeat steps 2 through 4 for each receiver to be optimized Button-Label Generator Program Location of Software on the Website Using the Button-Label Generator Software Button-Label Generator window appears see figure Html Operation Enter Network Password Download the Startup Status Tab System Status Configuration Tab System SettingsIP Settings fields Unit Name field Dhcp radio buttons IP Address fieldGateway IP Address field Subnet Mask field Date/Time Settings fields Date/Time Settings Fields Passwords Resetting a password Email Settings Mail IP Address field Setting up Smtp authorization Deselecting Smtp authorizationDomain Name field Email Address fields Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade File Management Tab File Management Amber buttons indicate video and audio ties Control TabUser Control Picture Settings Creating a tie MTP signal generator does not work on cable lengths over Changing the input level/peakingToggling output pre-peaking on and off Changing the skew Mtpx Plus Series Html Operation Mtpx Configuration Mtpx Configuration Settings Changing the input gain and attenuation Changing the output volume level Muting and unmuting an audio or RS-232 output Audio volume adjustment settings Number Output Steps Attenuation Volume Recalling a preset Global PresetsSaving a preset Default IP Address Ethernet Link Pinging to Determine the Extron IP Address Pinging to Determine the Web IP Address Computer returns the command prompt C\ Ping with New Address Open Connecting as a Telnet ClientTelnet Tips Escape character and Esc key Local echoSet carriage return-line feed Close Subnetting a Primer GatewaysLocal and Remote Devices IP Addresses and Octets Masked octets are not compared indicated by X in figure Determining Whether Devices Are on the Same SubnetUnmasked octets are compared indicated by ? in figure Specifications Reference Information Video input main see transmitters output specifications Audio input main see transmitters output specifications General Part Numbers and Accessories Mtpx Plus Matrix Switcher Part NumbersReplacement Parts and Accessories Included Parts Optional Accessories Cables Connectors ConnectorTabletop Use UL Rack-Mounting Guidelines Mounting Instructions Attaching the Mounting Brackets Installing Labels Button Labels Button label blanks, 16-button strips USA, Canada, South America Japan Central America Europe, Africa, and the Middle China EastAsia Middle East Europe