Establishing The Connection - Lightware MX-FR9 User Manual

6.2. Establishing the connection

The unit can be controlled from a Windows computer using Lightware Matrix Controller
software through RS-232 connection or Ethernet port.
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.
Info: Upon connecting the matrix to the computer with USB, the operating system recognizes
the device as a standard HID device and installs the required driver.
Step 2. Start the application
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 Serial port, with RS-232 Male to Female cable (straight through)
 Ethernet, with LAN patch cable (to a Hub, Switch or Router)
 Ethernet, with LAN cross cable (directly to Computer)
 USB, with a mini USB cable
To run the controller software double click on the icon on the
desktop or select proper shortcut from Start Menu  Programs 
Lightware folder.
Figure 6-1. Matrix Controller software startup
Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller