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System Settings IP settings window

The IP settings window (figure 5-15) provides a location for viewing and,

if it is connected via the RS-232/RS-422 link or if you are logged on via the LAN port as an administrator, editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface. See appendix A, “Ethernet Connection”, for basic information about IP addresses. None of the fields on this screen can be edited while you are logged on as a user.

NEditing variables in the IP settings window while connected via the LAN port can immediately disconnect the user from the switcher. Extron recommends editing the settings on this screen using the RS-232 link and protecting the Ethernet access to this screen by assigning an administrator’s password to qualified and knowledgeable personnel only.

NWhen the control program is connected to the switcher via the RS-232 link, the Administrator and User Password fields are not masked. If a password has been inadvertently changed to an unknown value, you can look up and, if desired, change a password in this window without knowing the current password.

Edit all editable fields (all except the MAC address) in this window as follows:

1.

Click in the field to be edited.

2.

Edit the new data as desired.

3.

Click the Submit button to make the change take effect.

Unit Name field

The Unit Name field contains the switcher’s name. This descriptor can be changed to any valid name, up to 12 alphanumeric characters.

NThe following characters are invalid in the Unit Name field: {space} + ~ , @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > ’ “ ; : \ and ?.

Use DHCP checkbox

The Use DHCP checkbox directs the switcher to ignore any entered IP addresses and to obtain its IP address from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server (if the network is DHCP capable). Contact the local system administrator to see if DHCP is the correct choice.

MAC Address field

The MAC address is hardcoded in the switcher and cannot be changed.

IP Address field

The IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected seamless switcher. This value is encoded in the flash memory in the switcher.

Valid IP addresses consist of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric subfields, properly called octets, separated by dots (periods). Each octet can be numbered from 000 through

255.Leading zeroes, up to 3 digits total per octet, are optional. Values of 256 and above are invalid.

The default address is 192.168.254.254, but if this conflicts with other equipment at your installation, you can change the IP address to any valid value.

NEditing the Extron IP address while connected via the LAN port can immediately disconnect the user from the seamless switcher. Extron recommends editing this field using either serial port and protecting the Ethernet access to this screen by assigning an administrator’s password to qualified and knowledgeable personnel only.

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ISS 506 specifications

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