Web Control - Using Built-In Website; Establishing The Connection - Lightware UMX4x4-Pro2 User Manual

Web control – Using built-in website
7.3.
Lightware matrices have a built-in web page, which can be accessed over TCP/IP
protocol and offers you full control over all settings even if you don't have the opportunity
to install new programs. The router's built-in website is compatible with most widely
spread browsers and requires no additional software components.
To access the webpage just run your preferred web browser and type the IP address of
the router as URL. The computer and the router have to be in the same subnet.
The only way to find out the router's IP address (if it is not known) is to search for devices
Info:
with the Lightware Device Controller software. If this is not possible for some reason, the
IP address can be reset to factory default (192.168.254.254) with the front panel buttons.
See section
Info: Only one opened web page is allowed simultaneously. Other TCP/IP connections are
prohibited while the web page is opened. Using more instances of the web page
simultaneously will result in inadequate operations.
Info: Some of the Lightware Device Controller functions are not available in the built-in
website. Please read section

7.3.1. Establishing the connection

Step 1. Connect the matrix switcher and the computer either via
If the connection is made through the router's Ethernet port, be sure that the computer is
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in the same network as the router.
Info: If the computer has multiple Ethernet connections (for example WiFi 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 2. Change to the desired IP settings if it is needed.
Step 3. Check the IP address of the matrix on the front panel LCD.
Step 4. Type the IP address to the address bar of the web browser. After a few seconds
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6.1.5 on page 47 for details.
6.1.2
 Ethernet, with LAN patch cable (to a Hub, Switch or Router)
 Ethernet, with LAN cross cable (directly to Computer)
the control menu appears. The current state of the crosspoint switch is displayed.
Section 7. Software control –Lightware Device Controller and Web
on page 46 to compare the user interfaces.