Extron electronics IPL Pro Series User Manual page 25

LAN/PoE (Ethernet) connectors and LEDs — To connect the IPL to an Ethernet
C
network (so you can configure and control the IPL and the devices connected to it),
plug a cable into the LAN RJ-45 socket (see figure 7, on page 13) and connect the
other end of the cable to a network switch, hub, router, or PC connected to a LAN or
the Internet. For details of communication protocols, ports, and services used, see the
Pro Series Control Product Network Ports and Licenses Guide at www.extron.com.
The IPL Pro Series control processors accept power over Ethernet (PoE) through the
LAN port (see the
Both an external power supply and PoE can be connected to the control processor
simultaneously. The IPL uses PoE when it is available but can switch seamlessly to the
external power supply if the PoE connection is dropped.
Cabling:
•
•
You must configure this port before using it. Configure the settings via Global
Configurator. See
page 24 of this guide for basic information on configuration.
Activity LED (connector and front panel) — This yellow LED blinks to indicate network
Link LED (connector and front panel) — This green LED lights to indicate a good
1000 LED (front panel) — This green LED lights when the unit is connected to a gigabit
TCP/IP
PC
Network
Ethernet
Insert Twisted
Pair Wires
RJ-45
Connector
Pins:
8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
I I PL PRO PR S6
5-A6-XX-XX-XX
5-A6-XX-XX-XX
### E######
Activity Link
LED LED
LAN / PoE
Rear Panel
Figure 10.
MAC address — This is the unique user hardware ID number
D
(Media Access Control [MAC] address) of the unit (for example,
00-05-A6-05-1C-A0). You may need this address during
configuration.
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Attention statement
For 10Base-T (10 Mbps) networks, use a CAT 3 or better cable.
For 100Base-T (max. 155 Mbps) or 1000Base-T networks, use a CAT 5 or better cable.
Software-Based Configuration and Control
activity.
network connection.
network connection.
Extron Devices
(Switchers, Scalers)
Touchlink Pro
Touchpanel
LAN/PoE (Ethernet)
Default protocol:
• IPL IP address: 192.168.254.250
• Gateway IP address: 0.0.0.0
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
• DNS address: 127.0.0.1
• DHCP: off
• Link speed and duplex level:
autodetected
• Data rates: 10/100/1000Base-T
LAN Connector and LEDs
IPL Pro Series • Hardware Features and Installation
NOTE: DHCP is off by default.
Power over Ethernet (PoE):
If PoE is available, the IPL uses PoE.
If PoE is dropped (disconnects), the
IPL switches seamlessly to the
external 12 VDC power supply, if it
is installed.
Default login credentials:
• Username: admin
• Password: extron
on page 15).
starting on
1000 Mbps
Connection
1000
Network is
LINK
active.
ACT
Data is being
sent/received.
Front Panel
MAC
Address
MAC: 00-05-A6-XX-XX-XX
S/N: ####### E######
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