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Remote Control, cont’d

Network IP Setup and Control

Once the IP addresses have been changed, if required, you can contact and control the RCP 2000 by using Web pages that are resident, in firmware, on the RCP unit.

Contacting the RCP unit

The resident Web pages are the primary means of communication with, and control through, the RCP unit. The Web pages are accessed via a Web browser, such as Internet Explorer (version 5.5 or higher).

The PC that is used to access the Web server must have a connection in common with the RCP unit. For example, if the unit is connected to your local intranet, the PC that is used to access the unit must also be connected to your local intranet. Similarly, if the unit is connected only to the Internet, the PC that is used to access the unit must have an Internet connection.

When your browser accesses the RCP unit, if you have established passwords for the unit you are shown a Password window (except when you initially access the Web page, because at that time no passwords have been established). Your level of control over the unit depends on the password you enter on this password screen. If you enter the administrator password, you are permitted to configure or change all settings. If you enter a user password, you are permitted only to control A/V devices and to view status.

Accessing and using the Web pages

Logon and system status

1.	Double-click the Web browser icon on your Windows
	desktop to launch your Web browser.
2.	Enter the IP address of the unit (see Changing the IP
	addresses, earlier in this chapter) in the address field at the
	top of the screen, and press the Enter key. The Password
	window is opened if a password has been set. (This does
	not happen the first time you access the interface, because
	no password is set at the factory).
3.	Enter the appropriate password (if required). The System
	Status page opens (figure 4-3), showing the current IP
	address and other settings of the unit.
4.	Click Log Off on the left side of the screen to exit the
	system.

Establishing or changing system settings

The System Settings screen is used to review the configuration of the RCP unit and to access the Web pages for the controlled switcher. The System Settings screen can be accessed from the initial (System Status) screen.

Figure 4-3 - System Status screen

To change system settings:

1. Select the Configuration tab. The System Settings screen (figure 4-4) opens.

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