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Matrix 12800 Switchers • Virtualization/Control Software
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PRELIMINARY
Address and Name elds
The Matrix IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected matrix
switcher. This value is encoded in the flash memory in the switcher.
The Gateway IP Address field identifies the address of the gateway to the
controlling PC to be used if the matrix switcher and the mail server are not on the
same subnet.
The Subnet Mask field is used to determine whether the matrix switcher is on the
same subnet as the controlling PC when you are subnetting. For more information,
see “Subnetting — A Primer”, in Appendix A, “Ethernet Connection”.
The Mail Server IP Address field displays the IP address of the mail server that
handles the e-mail for the facility in which the Matrix 12800 is installed.
Valid addresses consist of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric subfields, properly called
octets, separated by dots (periods). Each field can be numbered from 000 through
255. Leading zeroes, up to 3 digits total per field, are optional. Values of 256 and
above are invalid.
The default addresses are as follows, but if these conflict with other equipment at
your installation, you can change the addresses to any valid value:
• IPaddress 192.168.254.254 • Gatewayaddress 0.0.0.0
• Subnetmask 255.255.0.0
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Editing the addresses while connected via the Ethernet port can immediately
disconnect the user from the Matrix 12800. Extron recommends editing this
field using one of the RS-232/RS-422 ports and protecting the Ethernet access by
assigning an administrator password to qualified and knowledgeable personnel
only.
The Extron Name/Descriptor field contains the name of the matrix switcher. This
descriptor can be changed to any valid name, up to 12 alphanumeric characters.
The Mail Server User Name field displays the domain name of the Matrix 12800
e-mail server (such as folklore.net in the examples throughout this chapter).
Standard domain conventions (xxx.com) apply.
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The following characters are invalid or not recommended in the Extron Name/
Descriptor field: {space} + ~ , @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > ’ “ ; : | \ and ?.
Edit any of these fields as follows:
1. Click in the desired field. The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor.
2. Edit the address or name as desired.
3. Press the Tab key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the field.
4. Click the Take button to make the address change take affect.