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Configuration and

Control

The IPL T PCS4 must be configured before use, or it cannot control other devices. In addition to using the buttons on the PCS4 front panel, you can configure and control the PCS4 via any computer attached to a LAN by using the embedded web pages or SIS commands. This section describes the web pages and provides instructions for using them to configure the IPL T PCS4 series interfaces. Topics include:

Configuring the Hardware

Using the Embedded Web Pages

Custom Web Pages

A/V Device Power Control

Configuring the Hardware

To function together, both the computer and the PCS4 must be configured correctly. The computer must be network-capable with the proper protocols, and the PCS4 must be set up so it can be connected to a LAN (local area network). Note that some settings can be configured only via Internet protocol.

For your computer to communicate with the PCS4, it must be equipped with an network interface card and an HTML browser. To allow your computer to work with Extron Ethernet- controlled products, the TCP/IP protocol must be installed and properly configured.

Setting Up the Computer Using ARP

The Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) command provides a quick way to set up an IP address for the PCS4, using your computer. The ARP commands tell your computer to associate the PCS4 Media Access Control (MAC) address with an IP address that you assign. After entering the ARP command, enter a ping command to access the PCS4 at its new address to confirm the address has been successfully changed.

1.Obtain a valid IP address for your PCS4 from your network administrator.

2.Obtain the PCS4 MAC address (UID#) from the label on its rear panel. The MAC address should have the following format:

00-05-A6-xx-xx-xx

where x can be a letter or a number.

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Extron electronic IPL T PCS4 manual Configuration Control, Configuring the Hardware, Setting Up the Computer Using ARP