Software Control - Using Lightware Built-In Web; Establishing The Connection; He Layout Of The Built - In Web - Lightware MX8x8HDMI-PRO User Manual

5. Software control – Using Lightware built-in web
The MX8x8HDMI-Pro series matrix has a feature which allows to connect and control the
matrix through a web broswer. The controlling features are not so wide as in the case of
Lightware Device Contoller, but numerous information is displayed and many settings are
available. The router's built-in website is compatible with the most common browsers and
requires no additional software components.
ATTENTION!
Only one webpage is allowed to open simoultaneously to the same matrix. Other TCP/IP
connections are prohibited while the web page is opened.

5.1. Establishing the connection

ATTENTION!
If the connection is made through the router's Ethernet port, be sure that the computer is
in the same network as the router. If the computer has multiple Ethernet connections (for
example Wi-Fi and LAN connections are used simultaneously) you will have to know the IP
address for the one that is used for controlling the matrix.
Step 1. Connect the matrix and the computer either via
Step 2. Change to the desired IP settings if it is needed.
Step 3. Type the IP address to the address bar of the web browser and press enter (factory
5.2. The layout of the built-in web
The built-in web page allows almost the same controlling functions which are available via
the Lightware Device Controller (LDC).
Chapter 5. Software control – Using Lightware built-in web
▪ Ethernet, with LAN patch cable (to a Hub, Switch or Router), or
▪ Ethernet, with LAN cross cable (directly to Computer).
default address is 192.168.254.254).
Built-in webpage displaying the Crosspoint menu
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