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Default Address
To access the Annotator 300 via the Ethernet port, you need the unit IP address. If the
address has been changed to an address comprised of words and characters, the actual
numeric IP address can be determined using the ping utility. If the address has not been
changed, the factory-specified default is 192.168.254.254.
Ping can also be used to test the Ethernet link to the Annotator 300.
Ping to determine Extron IP address
The ping utility is available at the command (Cmd) prompt. Ping tests the Ethernet
interface between the computer and the Annotator 300. Ping can also be used to
determine the actual numeric IP address from an alias and to determine the web address.
Ping the device as follows:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Ping to determine web IP address
The ping utility has a modifier, -a, that directs the command to return the web address
rather than the numeric IP address.
At the DOS prompt, enter
to the ping response shown in figure above, except that when you specify the -a modifier,
the line
regardless of whether you entered the actual numeric IP address or an alias name.
Telnet Utility
Connect as a Telnet client
The Telnet utility is available from the command prompt. Telnet allows you to input SIS
commands to the Annotator 300 from the PC via the Ethernet link and the LAN.
Access the prompt and start Telnet as follows:
1.
2.
3.
From the Windows Start menu, select Run
In the Open text field, enter command.
Click OK. A DOS command window opens.
At the DOS prompt, enter ping
computer returns a display similar to figure 75.
The line
. reports the actual numeric IP address, regardless of whether
Pinging ..
you entered the actual numeric IP address or an alias name.
Figure 75.
Ping Response
ping -a IP address.
reports the web IP address instead of the numeric IP address,
Pinging mail...
From the Windows Start menu, select Run... . The Run window opens.
In the open text field, enter command.
Click OK. A command window opens.
. The Run window opens.
...
IP address (for example, 192.13.197.37)
The computer return display is similar
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. The
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