On password-protected connections, there are two levels of protection: administrator and
user. Administrators have full access to all switching capabilities and editing functions. Users
can create ties, create and recall presets, set audio mutes, and view all settings with the
exception of passwords.
• Ethernet connection to the switcher, either entering SIS commands (see Programming
Guide, beginning on page 89) or using the Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program
(see Matrix Software, beginning on page 110) is password protected.
• Connection via the RS-232/RS-422 port is not password protected.
IP Settings fields
The IP Settings fields provide a location for viewing and editing settings unique to the
Ethernet interface. After editing any of the settings on this page, click the Submit button at
the bottom of the page.
Unit Name field
The Unit Name field contains the name used as the “from” information when the switcher
e-mails notification of its failed or repaired status. This name field can be changed to any
valid name, up to 24 alphanumeric characters.
NOTE: The HTML language reserves certain characters for specific functions (see
Special Characters on page 109).
DHCP radio buttons
The DHCP On radio button 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). The DHCP Off radio button turns DHCP off. Contact the local
system administrator to determine if DHCP is appropriate.
IP Address field
The IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected switcher. This value is
encoded in the flash memory of the switcher.
Valid IP addresses consist of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric 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 factory-installed default address is 192.168.254.254, but if this conflicts with other
equipment at your installation, you should ask your network administrator for a new, valid
address.
NOTE: IP address changes can cause conflicts with other equipment. Only local system
administrators should change IP addresses.
Gateway IP Address field
The Gateway IP Address field identifies the address of the gateway to the mail server to be
used if the switcher and the mail server are not on the same subnet.
The gateway IP address has the same validity rules as the system IP address.
Subnet Mask field
The Subnet Mask field is used to determine whether the switcher is on the same subnet
as the mail server when you are subnetting. For more information, see Subnetting — A
Primer, beginning on page 154.
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