Harman AMX N2424A Series Quick Start Manual

Overview
The SVSI NMX-DEC-N2424A Decoder features keyboard and mouse
extension over IP, output scaling, serial, balanced audio, HDMI video
connection, and Power-over-Ethernet (PoE+).
The N2424A Decoder accepts HD over IP streams and converts them back to
synchronized audio and video to allow any video source to any display.
Two USB Standard-A Ports
Two copper network ports
FIG. 1 N2424A USB AND NETWORK PORTS
Basic Installation Guidelines
Connections Options
Power: PoE: Connect the unit's P0 port to an active, PoE+ enabled
network switch.
External power supply: If not using PoE+ for power, connect
a 12V regulated power supply (part number FGN9313) to the
unit's two-pin terminal block plug connector labeled +12V 3A.
Network: PoE units: If using PoE+ to power the unit, you should already
have a network connection.
Externally powered units: If not using PoE+, connect the P0
or P1 port to the network using an Ethernet cable.
Daisy-chain configuration: Once network connection is
established to one unit, you can daisy chain additional units
by connecting Ethernet cables between devices using their P0
and/or P1 ports. Keep in mind that the number of units
supported in this configuration is limited by bandwidth (total
aggregate streams must be less than 1 Gb/s).
NOTE: PoE+ power is only supplied to the unit connected
directly to the network. All other units in the daisy-chain must
have an external power supply.
Video: • For video decoding, connect a digital display to the
Decoder's HDMI OUT port using a video cable with an HDMI
connector (or adapter).
Audio: • For analog audio decoding, connect a line level analog
audio device to the Audio output terminal block plug
connector, or
• Send embedded digital audio (embedded in the HDMI
connection) to a monitor's speakers.
Product Specifications
Models Available: NMX-DEC-N2424A Decoders
Power Requirements: PoE: Can be powered via a PoE+ switch or other equipment
with a PoE+ source. Conforms to IEEE 802.3at Class 4
(802.3at Type 2).
External power supply: 3.0 Amp @ 12 Volts DC; 100-240
Volts AC power supply; Part number FGN9313 (sold
separately).
Dimensions (HWD): 1.05" x 7.888" x 5.5" (2.67cm x 20.04cm x 14cm)
Weight: 1.55 lbs (0.7kg)
Certifications: FCC, CE, and UL
Environmental: Temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Humidity: 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Mounting Options: Stand alone, surface mount, wall mount, or rack mount.*
NOTE: *Mounting wings (part number N9101) required for surface and wall
mounting. Rack shelf (part number N9102) or card cage (part number
N9206) required for rack mounting. Shelf accommodates two side-by-side
N-Series Encoders and Decoders. Card cage accommodates up to six N-
Series Encoder and Decoder cards (mix and match any series). Mounting
accessories sold separately and are compatible with most N-Series devices.
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Establishing Connection
N2424A devices are shipped with DHCP as their default IP mode. The IP
address is assigned automatically based on the network DHCP server. If no
DHCP server is found, the unit will use Auto IP mode instead (with a default
IP address of 169.254.xxx.xxx).
Before using your N2424A unit, it must be configured using the free N-Able
device management software. However, you will not be able to configure
units until they are in the same subnet as the host computer. The sample
steps below show how the required changes (to the host computer's IP
settings) are made in a Windows environment.
Steps for IP address configuration (for Windows 8):
1. From the Control Panel > Network and Internet dialog box, select
Network and Sharing Center.
2. Select Change adapter settings.
3. Select the wired interface connected to your AV network.
4. Click the Properties button.
5. Scroll down in the list to the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)
option. Highlight it and click the Properties button.
6. Enable the Use the following IP address option, and enter the static IP
address provided to you by your network administrator.
NOTE: If the computer does not need Internet access, you can simply enter a
unique 169.254.xxx.xxx IP address with a 255.255.0.0 Subnet mask. Please
contact your network administrator if you are unsure of how to configure the
existing interface. If the computer has a statically-assigned IP address, click
on the Advanced button. Then click Add to enter a unique 169.254.xxx.xxx
address with a subnet of 255.255.0.0.
Steps for auto discovering devices on the network:
1. Use the host computer to download and install the latest version of N-
Able:
PC version -
http://www.amx.com/products/N-ABLE-PC.asp
Mac version -
http://www.amx.com/products/N-ABLE-MAC.asp
2. Attach your N2424A unit(s) to the layer-3 network switch.
3. Disable the wireless adapter on your computer (it must be hard-wired
to the switch).
4. Connect the host computer to the layer-3 network switch.
5. Open the N-Able application.
If all devices do not appear automatically, click the Auto Discover button on
the Unit Management tab. This issues a broadcast command that will
discover all units even if they are not in the same IP subnet.
Logging in Using N-Able Software
Once the host IP address is configured properly, you can view all discovered
units using the N-Able software. Access the N2424A units from the following
tabs:
• Unit Management tab - N2400 Decoder is listed in the Type field.
• Video Matrix tab - N2424A units are found on the N2400 sub-tab of
this screen.
Double-click the unit's name (in one of the lists mentioned above) to view its
control page. If prompted, enter admin and password for the default
username and password. Once logged in, you can change the username and
password (using the options on the unit's Settings page).
NOTE: If you would like for N-Able to support auto-login to your units, make
sure N-Able's Device Auto-login settings match the unit's username and
password (by selecting N-Able > Settings from the N-Able tool bar).
NOTE: N2424A units force HTTPS connections, so your web browser may give
you a security warning. N-Able on Windows will ask you to download OpenSSL
for Windows to connect HTTPS.
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