Working With Dddp Devices; To Enable Internet Access On The Master - AMX VISUALARCHITECT 1.1 Manual

Working With DDDP Devices

Every device category in the Devices tab of the Toolbox contains a listing for "DDDP Device".
DDDP stands for Dynamic Device Discovery Protocol. DDDP devices are automatically detected by the
NetLinx Master when they are connected and powered-up.
By default, DDDP Devices always connect to the NetLinx Master via Ethernet 10/100T connection, as
indicated in the Connection Type field of the Device Properties window. You can select another Ethernet
connection type, or RS-232 as the Connection Type for DDDP devices.
In order to use DDDP devices in your system, your NetLinx Master must have
Internet access enabled.

To Enable Internet Access On The Master

1. In your web browser (i.e.: Internet Explorer or compatible), enter the following URL:
http://masters-ip/ (example: http://123.45.6.78/) to access the Master's built-in web interface:
2. To open the Manage Other Devices page, click on the Manage Other Devices link (from within the
System Settings section of the Navigation frame). This page (build 323 or higher) is used as the
entry point for the management of all 3rd party DDDP Devices (FIG. 38).
FIG. 38 Manage Other Devices page
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If you select an Ethernet connection (as the Connection Type field in the Device Properties
window), there are two Ethernet communication parameters required.
If you select RS-232 as the Connection Type, there are several Serial communications
parameters required.
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