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Global Configurator Software for Windows
The Global Configurator (GC) program for Windows offers the best, most complete way to
configure and customize the controller. GC provides the ability to generate a browser-based
GlobalViewer (GV) application and web pages for each IP Link-based device (IPCP 505,
IP Link control processor, System 5 IP, MLC 226 IP, MLC 104 IP Plus, or other Extron
device) on a network. Once an IPCP 505 is configured, its GlobalViewer web pages allow
the user to manage, monitor, and control the IPCP and the devices connected to it.
Other setup options include using SIS commands and the factory-embedded web pages,
but many setup features are available only via Global Configurator. GC includes some
functions found on the embedded web pages of the controller and many additional features
that are available only through the software.
Downloading the Software and Getting Started
Global Configurator software updates and a large variety of device drivers can be
downloaded at no charge from the Extron website (www.extron.com). When you locate
the desired software or driver package, follow the on-screen directions to download and
install it.
NOTES:
Read the Global Configurator Help File for details and step-by-step procedures on how
to start a GC project and perform basic setup tasks for an IPCP. The help file contains
instructions on how to set the following items so that the IPCP 505 is able to communicate
with the network:
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Obtain this information from your network administrator and set the IP address before
continuing.
PC System Requirements
See
requirements.
NOTE: The IPCP 505 requires GC version 3.2 or higher.
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Ethernet, serial, and infrared (IR) device drivers (for controlling projectors, VCRs,
Blu-ray players, DVD players, and so forth) are available on the Extron website:
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As individual device driver files
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As an IP Link driver package.
If an IR driver does not already exist for an IR-controlled device in your system,
you can download the optional IR Learner. It is a free software utility that makes it
possible to capture infrared codes from a handheld IR remote control and create
custom drivers for operating the corresponding IR-controlled device.
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Do not change the directory or the name of the directory where the software files
are installed by default.
IP address
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mail server IP address
gateway IP address
domain name
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subnet mask
System Requirements
on page 7 for the minimum hardware and software
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Telnet port
web port
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IPCP 505 • Software-based Configuration and Control
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SMTP username
SMTP password
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