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Matrix Software
This section introduces the Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program, which is available on
the Extron website, including:
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About this Program
The Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program and Firmware Loader communicate with the
switcher via the Ethernet LAN port or a serial port to provide an easy way to set up ties and
sets of ties. The program is compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, and
newer operating systems. Updates to the two Extron programs can be downloaded from
the Extron website.
Software Operation via Ethernet
When a 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
Connection
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.
Ethernet protocol settings
The
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 (see
IP Settings / Options Dialog Box
About this Program
Installing the Software
Using the Matrix Switchers Control Program
on page 14 for installation details).
dialog box (see
IP Settings / Options
FOX Matrix 320x and FOX Matrix 14400 • Matrix Software
figure 22
on page 43) provides a location
on page 43 for more details).
Ethernet
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