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Setting up the computer for IP communication

Follow these steps to set up communication between your computer and the PCS4.

NOTE: The procedure and illustrations in this section are for Windows XP. For other Windows versions, the screens may appear slightly different.

1.Open the Network Connections page as follows:

a.From the Start menu, select My Network Places.

b.From the Network Tasks left side-bar menu, select View Network connections.

2.Right-click Local Area Connection, then select Properties from the pop-up menu.

3.Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties button. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is not on the list, it must be added (installed). See your Windows user manual or the Windows online help system for information on how to install the

TCP/IP protocol.

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Extron electronic IPL T PCS4i manual Setting up the computer for IP communication

Contents

IPL T PCS4 IPL T PCS4i Safety Instructions English FCC Class a Notice Software Commands Conventions Used in this GuideNotifications Contents IPL T PCS4 Contents Features IntroductionAbout this Guide About the IPL T PCS4 Application Diagrams IPL T PCS4 Connection Diagram for IPL T PCS4i Installation Rear Panels Installation Overview Rear Panels IPL T PCS4i Rear Panel 220 VAC Setting Up the LAN Port Connecting the DevicesConfiguring the LAN Port LAN Port Cabling IPL T PCS4 Installation and Rear Panel Front Panel Features Operation Front Panel Features Setting Up the System Using the Front Panel Setting Up Power ControlSetting Power Level Reference Thresholds Setting the Full power threshold If the receptacle Is set to Power level Receptacle Full None and Not Set thresholdsStandby Front panel Security Lockout Executive Mode LED lit Group Red power LED lit GroupGrouping Receptacles Clearing thresholds Resetting the Unit ModeActivation Result Hold the Reset button in until the Power LED blinks once Configuration Control Configuring the HardwareSetting Up the Computer Using ARP ARP-S Command Screen Setting Up the Computer Using a Web Browser Screen Showing the Ping Command Setting up the computer for IP communication Subnet mask Default gateway Blank or Configuring the IPL T PCS4 using a web browser Example of a Default System Settings Using the Embedded Web Pages Password Prompt Window Viewing the System Status System Status Web Configuration Specifying system settingsIP settings Date and time settings Assigning passwords To assign passwordsRemoving passwords Entering e-mail addresses for alerts Mail Alerts Screen Upper Portion Upgrading firmware Managing receptacles Switching power to receptacles on and off Grouping receptacles Monitoring the receptacles and setting the alarm Monitoring Settings section Alarm Relay Settings section Scheduling power to receptacles Scheduling an individual receptacle Scheduling receptacles by day of the week All receptacles on and off One receptacle, power on or off File Management Uploading files to the web Adding a directoryOther file management functions Custom Web Pages Server Side Includes SSIsQuery Strings Example of a Query String Command Code example URL Encoding Browser View of Previous Html Source Code Reserved characters Unsafe charactersCharacters Hex Dec Device Power Control Accessing and Using Telnet PortCustom Web Pages Troubleshooting Power Connections Successful Ping Command Response Network Connections Downloading Global Configurator Software SIS Programming Control Host-to-Interface CommunicationMessages Initiated by the IPL T PCS4 Password Information Error ResponsesError Response References Using the Command and Response Table Telnet Web Browser Symbol Definitions Example X5@ X71 Command and Response Table for SIS Commands Power Receptacle Monitoring and Alarm Functions Web Browser-specific Commands Password and Security Settings Set GMT offset24 View GMT offset Directory Commands Below Telnet text responses Specifications Reference MaterialEthernet control interface AC control interface Alarm relay control General Part Numbers and Accessories Mounting the IPL T PCS4 Interface Rack mounting procedure Mounting the IPL T PCS4 on a Rack Shelf Under-desk Mounting Mounting the IPL T PCS4 under Furniture Glossary 10/100Base-T Driver Power level reference threshold Subnet USA, Canada, South America Japan Central America Europe, Africa, and the Middle China EastAsia Middle East Europe