Extron electronics MLC Plus 84 EU Setup Manual

MLC Plus 84 EU and MLC Plus 84 MK •
Setup Guide
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MLC Plus 84 MK Front Panel
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The MLC Plus 84 EU fits most standard two-gang European wall boxes. The MLC Plus 84 MK fits most standard two-gang
MK-type wall boxes. These two models are identical except for the EU- or MK-specific wallplates and mounting hardware.
Features, connectors, and operation are the same for both models.
This guide provides instructions for an experienced installer to install an MLC Plus 84 Series controller and to create a basic
configuration. Use Extron Toolbelt software to discover and manage the MLC Plus controller and other Extron control products.
Configure the controller using Extron Global Configurator
or Global Configurator Plus (GC Plus) mode. The MLC integrates with Extron GlobalViewer
Extron Control apps for remote control applications. Global Configurator and other useful software applications are available at
www.extron.com.
Installation
Step 1: Get Ready
Use the following check list to prepare for the installation.
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Download and install the latest version of the following:
Toolbelt software — for discovering the controller and other control products on the network, for managing core
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settings, and for upgrading firmware if the need arises.
Global Configurator (GC) software — for configuring the controller.
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IP Link Pro device drivers — for use with GC, to make control of AV possible.
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All are avail able from
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Obtain network information for the unit from the network administrator. You need the following details for each IP Link Pro device:
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DHCP setting (on or off)
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Device (MLC Plus 84) IP address
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Write down the MAC address of each IP Link Pro device (such as the MLC Plus 84) to be used.
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Obtain model names and setup information for devices the MLC Plus 84 will control.
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Each controller comes with a factory-installed Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) security certificate. If you intend to install a different
SSL certificate, contact your IT department to obtain the certificate or for instructions on how to obtain one. See "Secure
Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificates" in the MLC Plus 84 Series User Guide for requirements and guidelines regarding SSL
certificates.
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www.extron.com (see Locating Software, Firmware, and Driver Files on the Extron Website
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MLC Plus 84 EU Front Panel
software running in Global Configurator Professional (GC Professional)
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Subnet mask
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Gateway IP address
The Extron MLC Plus 84 EU and
MLC Plus 84 MK
MediaLink Controllers with
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IP Link Pro integrate Ethernet
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connection into AV systems to allow
users to remotely control, monitor, and
troubleshoot AV equipment, including
display devices and switchers. Each
controller includes an embedded
web server and support for Power
over Ethernet (PoE). It also includes
ports for bidirectional serial control,
IR output, relays, digital input, and
volume control.
Enterprise (GVE) software and the
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on page 13).
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User name
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Passwords
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