Extron electronic MPX 866 A Software operation via a serial port, Software operation via Ethernet

2. Click the Software tab (see figure 30).

3.Scroll to the desired program and click Install (see figure 31).

Figure 31. Software Installation

4.Follow the on-screen instructions. By default, the installation of the Matrix Switchers Control Program creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\ Matrix_Switchers directory, and it places the following four icons into a group folder named “Extron Electronics\Matrix Switchers:”

zzMATRIX Switcher + Control Program zz MATRIX Switcher + Help

zz Check for Matrix Updates zz Uninstall MATRIX Switcher

Software operation via a serial port

The MPX 866 A matrix switcher can support remote control via any of three RS-232 serial ports:

zzTwo (Primary and Secondary) rear panel RS-232 ports on 3-pin captive screw connectors zz The front panel Configuration (RS-232) port, a 2.5 mm mini stereo jack

The default protocol for all ports is as follows:

zz 9600 baud	z	no parity	z 8 data bits
zz 1 stop bit	z	no flow control

Besides the default 9600 baud, the RS-232 ports can be configured to operate at the 19200, 38400, or 115200 baud rate.

See the Serial port parameters SIS commands on page 73 to configure all serial port using an SIS command.

Software operation via Ethernet

When the matrix switcher is connected to an Ethernet WAN or LAN, up to 200 users can operate it, locally or remotely, using the Matrix Switchers Control Program.

See “Ethernet Connection” for installation details.

Connection to the switcher via the Ethernet is password protected. There are two levels of password protection: administrator and user. Administrators have full access to all switching capabilities and editing functions. Users can select inputs and outputs, recall presets, and view all settings with the exception of passwords. If the same password or no password

is required for logging on, all personnel log on with administrator privileges. Fields and functions that exceed user privileges are not selectable in the Matrix Switchers Control Program when the operator is logged on as a user.

The IP Settings/Options window (see figure 36 on page 79) provides a location for viewing and, if the PC is connected via the RS-232 link or if you are logged on via the Ethernet port as an administrator, editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface.

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