Software-based
Configuration and
Control
This section of the guide is divided into the following topics:
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Configuration and Control: an Overview
An IPL must be configured before use in order to recognize and accept commands
and pass them on to the controlled devices. It can be configured and controlled via a host
computer connected to the same network as the control processor. See
connectors and LEDs
connect the control processor to the network.
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Configuration and Control: an Overview
Basic Setup Steps: a Guide to this Section and Other Resources
Downloading the Software and Getting Started
Troubleshooting
starting on page 14 for details about LAN port and cabling to
Configure the control processor by using the Global Configurator software in
GC Professional or GC Plus mode. See the Extron website for full system hardware and
software requirements.
The default web pages embedded within the control processor provide a means to view
general hardware information, network settings, and, if configured, project information.
The embedded web pages can also be used to update the IPCP firmware. You cannot
configure the control processor via the embedded web pages.
IPL Pro Series • Software-based Configuration and Control
LAN/PoE (IP)
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