Network Discovery - Ashly mXa-1502 Operating Manual

mXa-1502 • Operating Manual
4.11 Output Mode
This DIP switch independently configures
channels 1 & 2 for low impedance, 25V, 70V,
or 100V output. When the amplifier is set to
bridge mode, the channel 1 DIP switch settings
determine output mode.
4.12 Speaker Outputs
Use this connector to wire amplifier outputs
to speakers or to constant voltage line
transformers. The 7.62mmm Euroblock
connectors accept up to 12 ga. speaker wire.
4.13 AC Inlet
Used for the detachable AC cord. Use only
the factory supplied AC cord. WARNING:
Do not remove or lift the AC mains ground
connection.
4.14 Model Information
A sticker placed on the side or back of the
amplifier shows serial number, MAC address,
mains voltage, and mains power/current
consumption.
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Network Discovery

Before using the software, your device must
first recognize and connect with the mXa-
1502 through an Ethernet network (DHCP)
or via a direct connection to a PC (Link Local).
AquaControl uses the default web browser
installed on your device. Supported browsers
include current versions of Chrome®, Edge®,
and Safari®.
Ethernet Connection:
comes configured with automatic IP
assignment as the default. This means you
must initially connect its Ethernet jack to a
network via a router or other device capable
of automatic IP assignment (DHCP), or
alternatively connect it directly to a computer
(Link Local).
DHCP
: Connect your computer to the same
router/LAN that the mXa-1502 Ethernet jack
is connected to. Apply power to each device
and wait for them to boot up and receive their
IP assignments from the router. Wait a couple
minutes for the DHCP server to assign IP
addresses to each device. Follow the instructions
below for your computer or mobile device type to
discover and connect with the mXa-1502.
Link Local:
for Automatic IP, it can be connected directly to
a computer.
1) Unplug any network connections from your
computer and reboot it. Depending on your
computer's configuration, it may be necessary
to disable WiFi on your laptop before you re-boot
and attempt Link Local connection.
2) Before plugging the mXa-1502 into AC, con-
nect the mXa-1502 Ethernet jack directly to your
computer's network jack.
3) Connect AC power to the mXa-1502 and wait
approximately two minutes for it to complete the
Link Local negotiation.
4) Follow the instructions below for Windows 10
or OSX device discovery. If the computer fails to
provide Link Local IP assignment and discovery
fails, the mXa-1502 will automatically revert to
the IP address 169.254.100.100. In this case, you
may need to set your computer's IP address to the
same subnet, for example 169.254.100.10, and
The mXa-1502
then type 169.254.100.100 into your web browser
address bar to gain access to the device. You can
also try to connect using the hostname address,
(see 'What to do if discovery fails' on next page).
When the mXa-1502 is configured
Getting Started: Use the steps below to initially
discover the mXa-1502 based on the device
platform you are using. In all cases, the initial
default AquaControl login credentials will be:
User ID: "admin" Password: "secret"
5.1 Windows 10
1) Open the Windows File Explorer (if there is
no icon, type "File Explorer" in the bottom left
Windows search bar), then in the File Explorer
app click on the "Network" section in the left side
pane. A list of all connected network devices
should begin populating. Wait up to several
minutes for the list to complete and skip to step
3. If the list doesn't populate, you may have
to right-click in the right side pane and select
refresh or enable Windows Network Discovery -
see step 2.
2) To enable Windows Network Discovery, click
on the yellow warning message at the top of File
Explorer's right side pane in the Network section.
Repeat Step 1.
3) Your mXa-1502 should appear in the
"Other Devices " section of the network list
(sometimes referred to as SSDP Plug'N'Play).
The mXa-1502's MAC address is added to the
end of it's name. The mXa-1502 MAC address is
printed on a sticker attached to the mXa-1502
back or side panel. Double-click on the device
icon to automatically launch the software. If you
still do not see your mXa-1502 listed here, go
to step 4, otherwise skip to step 7.
4) In certain cases, your mXa-1502 may appear
in the "Computer" section of the network list
instead of Other Devices. If this is the case,
double-click on it and proceed to step 5.
5) Double-click on the AquaControl shared
folder and proceed to step 6.
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