Introduction; About This Guide; About The Navigator - Extron electronics NAVigator User Manual

Introduction

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About this Guide

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About the NAVigator

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Features
About this Guide
This guide contains installation, configuration, and operating information for the Extron NAVigator Pro AV over IP
System Manager.
About the NAVigator
The NAVigator (see figure 1) manages, configures, and controls an AV streaming system consisting of Extron
NAV encoders, and decoders (endpoints). The NAVigator also provides a centralized communication bridge
between the control system and the endpoints. The NAVigator can support up to 16 endpoints as shipped and can
be upgraded via LinkLicenses to support up to 48, 96, or 240 endpoints.
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Figure 1. Typical NAVigator Application
The NAVigator provides one central web management interface. It expedites the system deployment process
through bulk endpoint configuration, EDID Minder, and ties management features. In addition, it also makes
system management easier through system tools such as firmware upgrade, backup, and restore.
The NAVigator is housed in a 1-inch high, half-rack width metal enclosure that can be mounted in any standard
19-inch rack or under furniture with optional mounting kits.
The NAVigator can be powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE) or by an included external 100 VAC to 240 VAC,
50-60 Hz power supply that provides worldwide power compatibility.
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Network
NAV Encoder 1
NAV Encoder 2
NAV Encoder 3
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LAN
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ACT
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AV
Streaming
Network
NAVigator System Manager • Introduction
NAV Decoder 1
NAV Decoder 2
NAV Decoder 3
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