Extron electronic GSS 100 manual Configuring the Hardware, PC Configuration, Initial Startup

Configuring the Hardware

To function properly, the controlling PC and the GSS must be configured correctly: the PC must be network capable, with the proper protocols installed, and the hardware configured correctly. The GSS must also be set to recognize and accept commands.

PC Configuration

This manual assumes that you have a Windows PC equipped with an operating network adapter. To allow your PC to work with Ethernet-controlled products from Extron, the TCP/IP protocol must be installed and properly configured.

For use on an existing Ethernet LAN intranet, your network administrator can provide you with a unique IP address or confirm whether you need to set up the GSS for Dynamic Host Configuration protocol (DHCP) to have an address assigned automatically when you sign on.

Initial Startup

When you power on the GSS for the first time, there are two ways to set up the IP address:

zzUse the ARP command method. zz Use the direct PC method.

The default web pages that are pre-loaded in the GSS provide a way to reconfigure the GSS after it has an active network connection with IP access. These web pages are compatible with Netscape Navigator (version 6.0 or higher) or Internet Explorer (version 5.5 or higher).

Once the GSS has been configured, an Ethernet (intranet or Internet) connection can subsequently be used to contact or control it.

GSS Configuration

Configuring the GSS using the ARP command

You can use the Address Resolution Protocol (“ARP”) command to set up an IP address for your GSS. The ARP command associates the MAC address of the GSS with the assigned IP address in your computer. You must then use the “ping” command to access the GSS, at which point the IP address of the device server is reconfigured.

NOTE: Use this setup method in either of two configurations:

zz Both your PC and the GSS connected to the same LAN using patch (straight) cables

zz Direct connect between the two devices using a crossover Ethernet cable.

See “Cabling” and “RJ-45 connector wiring” in the Installation section.

Use the ARP command to configure the IP address as follows:

1.Obtain a valid IP address for the GSS from your network administrator.

2.Obtain the MAC address (UID #) of the GSS from the label on the rear panel.

3.If the GSS has never been configured, and is still set to its factory defaults, proceed to step 4.

If the GSS has previously been configured, perform an IP settings (mode 4) reset (see “Reset Button” in the Installation section).

NOTE: Your GSS must be configured with the default IP address (192.168.254.254)

before executing the ARP command.

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