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6.7.1. Device information
Device name
The model type of the connected device is shown.
Some matrix frames may be used with limited number of I/O boards. The maximum
allowed numbers of input and output boards are shown here. If your matrix router has
more physical board slots than the allowed number, and you would like to use more
boards then please contact Lightware support.
If more boards are installed than allowed in the matrix frame then the matrix will not start
up and will display an error message.
IP and MAC address
The current IP address can be checked. The MAC address cannot be changed it is the
unique identifier of the network interface on the matrix.
Serial
The serial number of the matrix frame is shown.
6.7.2. IP settings
The IP address and TCP/IP port can be set up here.
Obtain IP address automatically
By selecting the "Obtain IP address automatically" option, the matrix gets the IP address
from the DHCP server on the LAN, or if DHCP server is not present, it gets an AutoIP
address from the 169.254.xxx.xxx domain.
Fix IP configuration
In this case, the matrix has an IP address configuration set up by the user/administrator.
The current address setting is shown in brackets.
Step 1. Select the "Fix IP configuration" option.
Step 2. Type in the IP address, select the desired subnet mask and type in the gateway
Step 3. Click on "Apply Settings" button. Depending on the modified settings, you might
Info: The "Load Default" button loads the factory default IP settings to the fields, which contain
a fix configuration:
IP Address:
Subnet Mask:
Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0
Section 6. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller
IP address.
need to restart the router and the Matrix Controller Software.
192.168.254.254
255.255.0.0
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