Extron electronic 68-1383-01 REV. E manual Connecting as a Telnet Client, Telnet Tips, Open

Connecting as a Telnet Client

The Microsoft Telnet utility is available from the Command prompt. Telnet allows you to input SIS commands to the MTPX Plus switcher from the PC via the Ethernet link and the LAN.

Access the Command prompt and start Telnet as follows:

1.On the Windows task bar, click Start > Run.

2.At the Open prompt, type command.

3.Click the OK button.

4.At the Command prompt, type Telnet and then press <Enter>. The computer returns a display similar to the one shown in figure 93.

Microsoft (R) windows 2000 (TM) Version 5.0 (Build 2195)

Welcome to Microsoft Telnet Client

Telnet Client Build 5.00.99203.1

Escape Character is 'CTRL+]'

Microsoft Telnet>

Figure 93. Telnet Window

Telnet Tips

It is not the intention of this guide to detail all of the operations and functionality of Telnet; however, some basic level of understanding is necessary for operating the MTPX Plus switcher via Telnet.

Open

Connect to the MTPX Plus switcher using the Open command. Once you are connected to the switcher, you can enter the SIS commands the same as you would if you were using the RS-232 of RS-422 link.

Connect to the MTPX Plus switcher as follows:

1.At the Telnet prompt, type open {IP address} and then press <Enter>.

If the switcher is not password protected, no further prompts are displayed until you break or disconnect the connection to the matrix switcher.

If the switcher is password protected, Telnet displays the password prompt.

2.If necessary, at the password prompt, type the appropriate password and then press

<Enter>.

Connection to the switcher via the Ethernet can be password protected. There are two levels of password protection: administrator and user. A person logged on as an administrator has full access to all matrix switcher switching capabilities and editing functions. Users can create ties, set mutes, and view all settings with the exception of passwords. By default, the MTPX Plus switcher is shipped with both passwords set to

{carriage return}.

Once you are logged in, the switcher returns either Login Administrator or Login User. No further prompts are displayed until you break or disconnect the connection to the MTPX Plus switcher.

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