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- Page 1 Instruction Manual APWeb Version 1.6.0 R e l e a s e : 2 / 1 9 / 0 9 A M X A u t o P a t c h T C P / I P C o n t r o l...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Initial APWeb Setup by Network Admin .............1 Overview ..........................1 Opening the APWeb Server ....................2 Overview of the Admin Home Page ..................3 Setting a Static IP Address ...................... 4 Using a DHCP IP Address (Optional) ..................4 Setting Admin &... - Page 3 Contents APWeb Instruction Manual...
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Page 4: Initial Apweb Setup By Network Admin
Furthermore, each system can contain multiple enclosures, as long as it is configured as a single system. The APWeb server can also function as a Tunneling Access Point (TAP). As a TAP, it can be used to control a system (e.g., with third party controllers) using any software that supports XNNet or BCS protocol over TCP/IP. -
Page 5: Opening The Apweb Server
APWeb offers a single, remote access point to a system, and its interactions with that system can cause interference and collision issues if more than one APWeb server is present. -
Page 6: Overview Of The Admin Home Page
Initial APWeb Setup by Network Admin Overview of the Admin Home Page APWeb’s Admin Home page has links for complete site access, while the links on the user’s Home page are limited to control access. The Admin Home page displays information on the system’s virtual matrices (VMs) and the number of macros currently defined in APWeb. -
Page 7: Setting A Static Ip Address
Important: Any time you select “Reboot” as an option from the APWeb Configuration page or from any dialog box opened from the APWeb site, the APWeb server reboots. The reboot may update information between the AMX AutoPatch routing system and the APWeb server. -
Page 8: Setting Admin & User Account Logins
APWeb boards (modules, expansion boards, and integral TCP/IP connections) are configured at the factory with a default login for the Network Administrator and another one for the user. APWeb’s Account Profile / Site Security page is accessed by clicking the Authentication button on the APWeb Administration page. -
Page 9: Executing A Test Switch With The Xbar
Initial APWeb Setup by Network Admin Enter the new password in the New Password field, and confirm by reentering it in the next field. Click Submit. Under Change Administration Account Login, enter super in both the Admin Username and Admin Password fields, and then enter the new information in the applicable fields. -
Page 10: Executing A Test Switch With Bcs
Diagnostics page Note: If you are not familiar with BCS (Basic Control Structure) commands, see the “BCS Protocol Instruction Manual” on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www.amx.com. BCS commands are not case sensitive. Before executing the test switch, make sure the first two source devices and the first two destination devices are connected to the input and output connectors exactly as shown in the “AutoPatch Connector... -
Page 11: Customizing The Site
From any page in the site, click the Configuration link. Under Set APWeb Site Name, enter the new name (36 character limit, excludes: = ’ \ ? < >). Click Apply. The new name appears at the top of all the pages within APWeb. -
Page 12: Customizing Bootup Operations
BCS control commands. This is especially useful for third-party controllers, which can control the attached routing system using IP connectivity. Unlike all other access points in APWeb, the BCS tunnel is not authenticated, even if site security is turned on. -
Page 13: Customizing The Control Options
The default setting for this option is off. Since hardware information is not stored in memory, it is lost when APWeb is shut down. Be sure to check this option if you want the hardware information displayed on the Home page. - Page 14 Setting the Size of the XBar Window The size of the XBar applet can be changed from the APWeb Configuration page. The default size for the window is 800x580 (minimum = 300x300, maximum = 2000x2000). You may need to experiment a little to find the optimal display size for your PC.
- Page 15 Local presets are defined using XNConnect; global presets are defined using BCS commands or a control panel. Both types of presets are stored on the distribution matrix. APWeb macros are defined and stored on APWeb and cannot be executed from other control points (e.g., control panels, HyperTerminal, etc.).
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Page 16: Defining Virtual Matrices (Manually Configuring Vms)
Normally, APWeb loads the VM (configuration) information from the AMX AutoPatch Routing System. However, it is possible to manually specify the virtual matrices in APWeb. With this feature you can provide selective access to the system for control. This feature is also used when controlling heritage systems. - Page 17 Note: Deleting a VM that corresponds to one of the preconfigured levels on the routing system will remove it from the APWeb server but not from the routing system itself. To recover the preconfigured levels, turn VM discovery back on (reselect the Force VM Discovery option). When APWeb is rebooted, the virtual matrices from the system will be retrieved and replace the manually configured ones in the list.
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Page 18: Handling Security Issues
(depending on its orientation on the module or expansion board), it is set for normal functioning. As long as security is turned on (the default setting), a password is required to access the APWeb server. When the Service switch is flipped to the up or to the right (FIG. 8 on page 16), it is set for Service mode and the APWeb server is disabled. -
Page 19: Opening A Telnet Session
(e.g., HyperTerminal on Windows). A Telnet session may also be launched outside of the APWeb server as a direct connection by specifying the correct IP address and port number. Note: The Diagnostics page also allows you to enter a test BCS (Basic Control Structure) command (see page 7) and view Communication Statistics. -
Page 20: Executing & Disconnecting Switches
The VM selected will determine which virtual matrix is being controlled. Any APWeb server for a single system can be accessed from up to five PCs at the same time. The XBar for that system can be operated simultaneously from all of the PCs using the same or different VMs. -
Page 21: Adjusting Audio Settings
Initial APWeb Setup by Network Admin To execute or disconnect switches: From any page in the site, click the Controller link. The XBar launches. Optional (to change the virtual matrix) – Click the VM title block in the upper left corner. - Page 22 Caution: We strongly recommend that input gain adjustments be made only by a qualified dealer or installer. The input gain feature must be enabled (see page 11) for use in APWeb. After audio adjustments are made, we recommend that you disable this feature so the user cannot change the settings (the adjusted settings will remain in effect until the audio is enabled again and new adjustments are made).
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Page 23: Executing Macros
Repeat Steps 3 through 6 as necessary for additional sources (inputs) that will be routed to the same destination (output). Executing Macros Once a macro is created for a system on APWeb, it can be executed from any PC with access to the APWeb server for that system. Macros are listed after being created on the Create/Edit Macro page FIG. - Page 24 Initial APWeb Setup by Network Admin ********************************************************** APWeb Connection Information Worksheet This worksheet is provided for your convenience. Print or photocopy as many copies of this form as necessary. Login Names (Required) Login Names (user name) and Passwords for administrative and user access are required.
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Page 25: Using Apweb
Using APWeb Using APWeb This chapter starts with four easy steps for connecting to APWeb after the initial setup by the Network Administrator. It explains how to use APWeb’s two control options for executing and disconnecting switches: the XBar Controller (a crosspoint interface) and Macros (which are programmed by the Network Administrator). -
Page 26: Home Page
XBar. An APWeb server provides access to a single routing system from a specific IP address and can be accessed from up to five PCs at the same time. If you are controlling the same system as other users, you can open the VM Selection Pad and update status as needed (see page 26). - Page 27 – move over I/O pairs to display channel numbers Executing & Disconnecting Switches on the XBar Use the following directions to control the routing system from the APWeb site. To execute or disconnect switches with the XBar: From any page in the site, click the Controller link.
- Page 28 The Audio Control dialog box opens. Move the slider to adjust the volume (up increases; down decreases) or click the Mute button to mute or unmute. Close the Audio Control dialog box. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 as necessary for additional outputs. APWeb Instruction Manual...
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Page 29: Executing Macros
When the text on the macro button turns green, the macro has successfully executed. (If the text on the macro button turns red, the macro failed to execute. Click again. If still not successful, contact your Network Administrator.) APWeb Instruction Manual... -
Page 30: Additional Apweb Info For Network Admin
Additional APWeb Info for Network Admin Additional APWeb Info for Network Admin This chapter contains information on embedding the XBar applet (see below) and on changing the proxy setting (see page 28). Embedding the XBar Applet The XBar applet can be embedded in a custom website by using the applet tag shown below. -
Page 31: Changing The Proxy Setting
Additional APWeb Info for Network Admin Changing the Proxy Setting If the Enter Network Password dialog box does not open during setup, try the following APWeb troubleshooting strategies: Check all power, signal, and link connections. Check the Link indicator LED on the TCP/IP connection on the APWeb module (or expansion board). - Page 32 Additional APWeb Info for Network Admin Select the Connections tab. Click LAN Settings. The Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialog box opens. If the Proxy server box is checked, go to Step 4. If the Proxy server box is not checked, check it before going to Step 4.
- Page 33 The Proxy Settings dialog box opens. Enter APWeb IP address In the Exceptions field, enter the appropriate APWeb IP address (the default is 192.168.0.251). Click OK to exit each of the dialog boxes used in these steps. APWeb Instruction Manual...
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