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CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING RMSERVER
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For more information on integrating an
MPS-488HP into an RMS network, see
Chapter 3, "Connecting RMS Networks".
RMServer Inventory
Under the control of Compass control software RMServer
compiles an inventory of all devices connected. In addition
to being displayed in Compass, this inventory is automati-
cally saved in non-volatile memory onboard the RMServer
and loaded by default each time RMServer is powered up.
The inventory is retained unchanged until modified by the
user from within Compass.
Connecting Relays
In many sound systems it is necessary to have the ability to
mute all loudspeakers in an emergency or failure condition.
This function is usually triggered by a simple relay action.
RMServer's two inputs accommodate triggering of loud-
speaker muting from external relays. Triggering of external
systems is supported by two onboard relays that fire under
conditions set in RMServer's web server pages. RMServer's
onboard relays can be wired to operate either as Normally
Open (NO) or Normally Closed (NC).
For more information on wiring and configuring RMServer
for use with fire alarm muting systems, see Appendix C,
"External Muting and External Warning Relays"
CONFIGURING THE RMSERVER WEB SERVER
Accessing the RMServer Web Server
The RMServer web server can be accessed in two different
ways: from Compass or using a browser.
The default user name and password for login are both
"admin".
RMServer can be accessed from Compass if it has already
been configured, has already been found by Compass, and
is displayed in the device list on the Network page:
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Right-click on the device name of the server in the list
and choose Access Web Server from the menu that
drops down to open the web server login window.
The other way to access the web server is using a standard
browser. Meyer Sound recommends using Google Chrome,
Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari to communicate with
RMServer. There are three methods for accessing the web
server from a browser:
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As a Bonjour Client (Safari only)
Figure 4: In Safari running in Mac OS X, Bonjour provides an easy
method of communicating to RMServer using IPv6.
Apple's Bonjour protocol supports IPv6 in Mac OS X, but
only IPv4 in Windows.
1. In Safari, open Safari Preferences and go to the Book-
marks tab.
2. In the Bookmarks bar section, click the Include Bonjour
check box to select it. Close the Preferences dialog.
3. Click on the Bonjour link on the left of the Bookmarks
bar. A menu will drop down.
4. Choose RMServer from the menu. It is identified in the
list with its host name and device name. The login page
will appear.
Using RMServer's Host Name
Figure 5: RMServer can be reached from any browser by using its host
name.
Communication with RMServer by its host name is accom-
plished using IPv6.
1. Open a browser.
2. In the URL address line, enter: rmserver<serial num-
ber>.local, where <serial number> is the serial number of
the RMServer unit, found on a sticker on the rear panel,
for example: http://rmserver213020341.local. The web
server login page will appear.
Using RMServer's IPv4 Address
Meyer Sound recommends accessing RMServer using IPv6
whenever possible, however, users with Windows machines
or legacy equipment may need to continue using IPv4 to
access RMServer. The default IPv4 address of RMServer is
192.168.0.120.
1. If your network is already set to the 192.168.0.x network
range, you should skip step 3.
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