Ethernet; Master Connection To A Virtual Master Via Ethernet - AMX Modero ViewPoint MVP-7500 Operation/Reference Manual

Ethernet

1. When using Ethernet, press the listed Mode to toggle through the available connection modes:
Connection Modes
Mode Description
Auto The device connects to the first master that
responds. This setting requires you set the
System Number.
URL The device connects to the specific IP of a
master via a TCP connection. This setting
requires you set the Master's IP.
Listen The device "listens" for the master to initiate
contact. This setting requires you provide the
master with the device's IP.
2. Select the Master Port Number to open the keypad and change this value. The default setting for the
port is 1319.
3. Set your Master Port and select Done.
If you have enabled password security on your master you need to set the username and password within
the device.
4. Select the blank field Username to open the keyboard.
5. Set your Username and select Done.
6. Select the blank field Password to open the keyboard.
7. Set your Password and select Done.
8. Press the Back button to return to the Protected Setup page.
9. Press the Reboot button to reboot device and confirm changes.

Master Connection to a Virtual Master via Ethernet

When configuring your panel to communicate with a Virtual Master (on your PC) via
wireless Ethernet, the Master IP/URL field must be configured to match the IP
Address of the PC and make sure to use the Virtual System value assigned to the
Virtual Master within NetLinx Studio.
Before beginning:
1. Verify the panel has been configured to communicate with the Wireless Access Point and verify the
signal strength quality bargraph is On.
2. Launch NetLinx Studio 2.x (default location is Start > Programs > AMX Control Disc > NetLinx
Studio 2 > NetLinx Studio 2).
3. Select Settings > Master Communication Settings, from the Main menu to open the Master
Communication Settings dialog (FIG. 29).
MVP-7500/8400 Modero Viewpoint Wireless Touch Panels
Configuring Communications
Procedures
Setting the System Number:
1. Select the System Number to open the keypad.
2. Set your System Number select Done.
Setting the Master IP:
1. Select the Master IP number to the keyboard.
2. Set your Master IP and select Done.
Confirm device IP is on the Master URL list. You
can set the Host Name on the device and use it to
locate the device on the master. Host Name is
particularly useful in the DHCP scenario where the
IP address can change.
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