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- Page 1 Instruction Manual APWeb Version 1.4.0 Re le a se : 0 1 /1 8 /0 8 A M X A u t o P a t c h T C P / I P C o n t r o l...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Initial APWeb Setup by Network Admin ...1 Overview ... 1 Opening the APWeb Server ... 2 Overview of the Admin Home Page ... 3 Setting a Static IP Address ... 4 Using a DHCP IP Address (Optional) ... 4 Setting Admin &... - Page 3 Contents APWeb Instruction Manual...
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Page 4: Initial Apweb Setup By Network Admin
AMX AutoPatch BCS (Basic Control Structure) commands. Before the APWeb server can be accessed, the AMX AutoPatch Routing System must be equipped with either a standalone module or an expansion board in an enclosure. The module or expansion board is connected via an RJ-45 link cable to a LAN (Local Area Network), the Internet, or a network card in a PC (which could then connect to a LAN or the Internet). -
Page 5: System Requirements
JRE v1.4.x or greater (Java Plug-in for the XBar Controller, see page 6) Design Requirement AMX highly recommends deploying only one APWeb server per system. This is a design requirement: any configuration violating this recommendation may not be backed by the technical support agreement. -
Page 6: Overview Of The Admin Home Page
BCS commands (page 16) Security information (page 5); it also includes the enable/disable services preferences (page 8) Displays the AMX address, phone and fax numbers, and website link Initial APWeb Setup by Network Admin Customizable site name... -
Page 7: Setting A Static Ip Address
Important: Any time you select “Reboot” as an option from the APWeb Configuration page or from any dialog box opened from the APWeb site, the APWeb server reboots. The reboot updates information between the AMX AutoPatch Routing System and the APWeb server. The routing system itself does not reboot. -
Page 8: Setting Admin & User Account Logins
Setting Admin & User Account Logins For security purposes, we recommend that the Network Administrator set the account profiles as part of the initial setup. APWeb uses HTTP basic access authentication with multi-tier access (i.e., the Network Administrator and the user accounts each have their own user name and password). Resetting the account profiles (see page 16) requires physical access to the system. -
Page 9: Executing A Test Switch With The Xbar
Initial APWeb Setup by Network Admin Enter the new user name in the New Username field. Enter the new password in the New Password field, and confirm by reentering it in the next field. Click Submit. Repeat Steps 3 through 6 for the Admin Account Login, entering super as both the user name and password under Change Administration Account Login. -
Page 10: Executing A Test Switch With Bcs
Diagnostics page Note: If you are not familiar with BCS (Basic Control Structure) commands, see the “BCS Instruction Manual” on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www.amx.com. BCS commands are not case sensitive. Before executing the test switch, make sure the first two source devices and the first two destination devices are connected to the input and output connectors exactly as shown in the “AutoPatch Connector... -
Page 11: Customizing The Site
Customizing the Site Name The site name for the APWeb server can be customized at the APWeb Configuration page. Customizing the site name can be especially useful when accessing multiple AMX AutoPatch Routing Systems from multiple APWeb servers on one PC. -
Page 12: Customizing Bootup Operations
APWeb Configuration page. Important: Any time you perform a reboot from the APWeb site, the APWeb server reboots. The reboot updates information between the AMX AutoPatch Routing System and the APWeb server. The AMX AutoPatch system itself does not reboot. -
Page 13: Customizing The Control Options
Be sure to check this option if you want the hardware information displayed on the Home page. Customizing the Control Options APWeb’s two options for controlling an AMX AutoPatch Routing System are the XBar Controller and custom macros (switches that execute simultaneously). Customizing the XBar The XBar displays the crosspoints for the input and output channels. - Page 14 You also have the option of displaying channel numbers instead of channel names. To remove customized channel names in the XBar: From any page in the site, click the Configuration link. Under Bootup Operations, unselect Discover Channel Names. Click Apply, and reboot when prompted to do so. Only the channel numbers will display in the XBar.
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Page 15: Creating / Editing Macros
Note: If you are not familiar with BCS (Basic Control Structure) commands, see the “BCS Protocol Instruction Manual” on the AMX AutoPatch CD or at www.amx.com. APWeb macros should not be confused with local presets (called macros on some systems) or global presets. -
Page 16: Defining Virtual Matrices (Manually Configuring Vms)
Click Delete. The macro is removed from the list on the Execute Macro page. Defining Virtual Matrices (Manually Configuring VMs) Normally, APWeb loads the VM (configuration) information from the AMX AutoPatch Routing System. However, it is possible to manually specify the virtual matrices in APWeb. With this feature you can provide selective access to the system for control. - Page 17 Initial APWeb Setup by Network Admin When entering the number of the new virtual matrix (VM), apply the following rules: VM Numbering Rules Must be a unique VM number (cannot be a duplicate). Must match the level numbers on the routing system, for example: All (audio-follow-video) virtual matrix (VM) = 0 Video virtual matrix (VM) = 1 Audio virtual matrix (VM) = 2...
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Page 18: Handling Security Issues
Handling Security Issues APWeb’s system security limits access to the site. The security setup is explained on page 5. We recommend that the following security measures be followed: Leave system security turned on (the default setting). Place the APWeb server site inside your network firewall. Set the account profiles as part of the initial setup (see page 5). -
Page 19: Opening A Telnet Session
Initial APWeb Setup by Network Admin To reset the user name and password default values: Flip the Service switch up or to the right to place it in Service mode (FIG. 8). FIG. 8 Service switch in Service mode Log on to the Admin Home page, using the Admin user name and password (super and super). From any page in the site, click the Configuration link. -
Page 20: Executing & Disconnecting Switches
(see page 20). Executing & Disconnecting Switches on the XBar The XBar Controller is a graphic interface control panel that executes switches on an AMX AutoPatch Routing System. The XBar can control specific parts of the system through virtual matrices (VMs). For example, the XBar can switch audio-follow-video signals on one VM, video on another, and audio on yet another. -
Page 21: Adjusting Audio Settings
Initial APWeb Setup by Network Admin To execute or disconnect switches: From any page in the site, click the Controller link. The XBar launches. Optional (to change the virtual matrix) – Click the VM title block in the upper left corner. The VM Selection Pad dialog box opens. -
Page 22: Adjusting Input Gain
Right click on the output channel (e.g., O_Ch:0004) needing adjustment. The Audio Control dialog box opens. Move the slider to adjust the volume (up increases; down decreases) or click the Mute button to mute/unmute. Close the Audio Control dialog box. Repeat Steps 3 through 5 as necessary for additional outputs. -
Page 23: Executing Macros
Initial APWeb Setup by Network Admin Right click on the input channel (e.g., I_Ch:0001) that was just routed. The Audio Control dialog box opens. Move the slider to adjust the input gain (up increases; down decreases). Close the Audio Control dialog box. Repeat Steps 3 through 6 as necessary for additional sources (inputs) that will be routed to the same destination (output). - Page 24 Initial APWeb Setup by Network Admin ********************************************************** APWeb Connection Information Worksheet This worksheet is provided for your convenience. Print or photocopy as many copies of this form as necessary. Login Names (Required) Login Names (user name) and Passwords for administrative and user access are required.
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Page 25: Using Apweb
Using APWeb Using APWeb This chapter starts with four easy steps for connecting to APWeb after the initial setup by the Network Administrator. It explains how to use APWeb’s two control options for executing and disconnecting switches: the XBar Controller (a crosspoint interface) and Macros (which are programmed by the Network Administrator). -
Page 26: Home Page
APWeb Instruction Manual Page The main page in the APWeb site For executing predefined macros (page 26) Displays the AMX address, phone and fax numbers, and website link Using APWeb Customizable site name Click for AMX Website Current virtual matrices... - Page 27 Using APWeb Navigating the XBar Controller The crosspoint images in the XBar’s crossbar field represent the intersections of the input channels and the output channels. VM title block system status Input channels (on left) Output channels (on top) Blue crosspoint crosspoint will remain blue if the switch is not completed) Red crosspoint Cursor over crosspoint...
- Page 28 Click a blue (inactive) crosspoint to execute a switch. The blue crosspoint image turns red as the switch is routed. Click a red (active) crosspoint to disconnect a switch. The red crosspoint image turns blue as the switch is disconnected. Tip: To select or unselect consecutive crosspoints, hold down the Control key and move the mouse across the desired crosspoints (do not hold down any of the mouse buttons).
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Page 29: Executing Macros
Using APWeb Updating Status on the XBar The XBar can be updated from the VM Selection Pad to show changes in system status. This can be helpful when the XBar is used simultaneously by multiple users or when other control options (such as control panels or external serial controllers) are also being used. -
Page 30: Additional Apweb Info For Network Admin
Additional APWeb Info for Network Admin This chapter contains information on embedding the XBar applet (below) and on changing the proxy setting (see page 28). Embedding the XBar Applet The XBar applet can be embedded in a custom website by using the applet tag shown below. Make any of the following adjustments to the code to fit your particular system’s requirements. -
Page 31: Changing The Proxy Setting
Additional APWeb Info for Network Admin Changing the Proxy Setting If the Enter Network Password dialog box does not open during setup, try the following APWeb troubleshooting strategies: Check all power, signal, and link connections. Check the Link indicator LED on the TCP/IP connection on the APWeb module (or expansion board). - Page 32 Select the Connections tab. Click LAN Settings. The Local Area Network (LAN) Settings dialog box opens. If the Proxy server box is checked, go to Step 4. If the Proxy server box is not checked, check it before going to Step 4. APWeb Instruction Manual Additional APWeb Info for Network Admin Be sure Proxy server box is checked...
- Page 33 Additional APWeb Info for Network Admin Click Advanced. The Proxy Settings dialog box opens. In the Exceptions field, enter the appropriate APWeb IP address (the default is 192.168.0.251). Click OK to exit each of the dialog boxes used in these steps. Enter APWeb IP address APWeb Instruction Manual...
- Page 34 Additional APWeb Info for Network Admin APWeb Instruction Manual...
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