Downloading The Software And Getting Started; Locating Software, Firmware, And Driver Files On The Extron Website - Extron electronics IPCP Pro 250 User Manual

Downloading the Software and Getting Started

GC software updates and a large variety of device drivers can be downloaded from the
Download page on the Extron website (www.extron.com/download/index.aspx).
When you locate the desired software or driver package, follow the on-screen directions to
download and install it.
NOTE: New RS-232 and Ethernet drivers are required. You must use serial and

Locating Software, Firmware, and Driver Files on the Extron Website

There are three main ways to find software, firmware, and device drivers within
www.extron.com:
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NOTE: For some software you have the option to click the Download Now button to
Via links from the Web page for the specific product
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Via the Download Center page
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Ethernet drivers developed specifically for the IP Link Pro platform. With the exception
of IR device drivers, drivers used for the previous generation IP Link (non-Pro) control
processors are not compatible.
Via links from the Web page for the specific product
Via the Download Center
within the Extron website.)
Via links from search results
begin downloading the software file. For other software there is a link for contacting
an Extron support representative who can provide you access to the latest version.
To obtain Global Configurator (GC Professional, GC Plus) software, you must have
an Extron Insider account and contact an Extron support representative. Extron
provides training to our customers on how to use the software. Access to Global
Configurator Professional is available to users who successfully complete Extron
Control Professional Certification.
Navigate to the Web page for the specific product model by either...
Typing the model name into the search field in the upper right of any Extron Web
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page and clicking the magnifying glass icon
or
Selecting the model name from the Product Shortcuts drop-down list in the
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upper left of the Extron home page or Products page.
Click the Downloads tab in the middle of the product page. A list of available software,
firmware, and documents for that model appears on screen.
Click on the name of the desired software or firmware to start downloading the file, or
click on the link for device drivers to navigate to a page from which you can select either
a driver package or specific drivers for individual devices.
For Global Configurator in GC Professional mode, you must first attend Extron training,
pass a proficiency test, and achieve Extron Control Professional Certification before
being able to download that program.
Click on the Download tab at the top of any page within the Extron website to access
the Download Center.
Click on the link for the desired software product category (such as IP Link Pro
software, TouchLink software, or device drivers) in the center of the screen. A page
opens that allows you to make more specific selections from within that category.
IPCP Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control
page (Click on the Download tab at the top of any page
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