Extron electronic SWP123 manual Configuring the server local PC, Configuring the client remote PC

Configuring the server (local) PC

1.Attach the switcher to the server PC with a serial cable from the PC’s serial port to the switcher’s serial port. For information on wiring the cable, see Remote Control Port (RS-232/RS-422/RS-485)earlier in this chapter.

2.Click the Windows Start button, then select Programs, then Extron Electronics, then ICS100, then Serial Server. The Extron Server Software (the server) launches, and the Serial Port Server window opens.

Figure 5-1 — ICS100 Serial Port Server window

3.Make sure the Local IP, Port, Client IP, and Connection Status information is correct (you may need to check with your Network Administrator or IT group for this information). If the client PC is connected to the server, a Client IP address is displayed and the Connection Status shows green (red if not connected).

4.The Extron Serial Server “listens” for the client PC on TCP/IP port 2001 (the factory default). If that port is already in use, you may change the number of the port (open the ICS100 Control Software Help file for instructions).

5.When the server has been connected and configured correctly, you can configure the client to connect to the server (check with your Network Administrator to secure log-on rights to the server).

Configuring the client (remote) PC:

1.Install the ICS100 Control Software program. See chapter 4, Windows-Based Control Program, for information on installing the software.

2.From the Windows Start pop-up menu, select Programs, then Extron Electronics, then ICS100. The ICS100 Control Software (the “client”) launches.

3.Open a connection to the server as follows:

a.In the ICS100 Control Software, select Network from the Communications menu. The Server Connection window opens.

Figure 5-2 — ICS100 Server Connection window

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