Figure 1.1: Example Mpx Multipoint Extender Configuration; Table 1.1: System Definitions For An Mpx Extender Solution; System Overview; System Definitions - Avocent Emerge MPX Installer/User Manual

System Overview

The following diagram illustrates a typical configuration, including a single transmitter and three
receiver units using HDMI source and display devices.

Figure 1.1: Example MPX Multipoint Extender Configuration

System definitions

The Emerge MPX HD multipoint extender system consists of one transmitter and one to eight
receiver units. The following terms are used in this manual to identify common components of an
MPX extender solution:

Table 1.1: System Definitions for an MPX Extender Solution

Term
Active EDID
Bound Receiver
Control LAN
Definition
A merged EDID string that describes the subset of characteristics supported by the
primary display device and the MPX transmitter
A receiver that is actively connected to a transmitter over a wired or wireless link
A LAN connection to an MPX receiver or transmitter that allows access to its on-
board web interface. On MPX1000 extenders, this is labelled L1. On an MPX1500
receiver, a single LAN port provides the combined functions of media LAN and
control LAN.
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