Network Communication Setup; Features; Front Panel Features - Extron electronics IPL EXP I/O Series User Manual

Network Communication Setup

Network setup is essential prior to configuration. Use the flowchart as a general guide to setting up the expansion
interface for network use.
Network Communication Setup
Connect the PC and the LAN port of the
expansion interface to the same network.
Apply power to all devices.
Open the Toolbelt software from within
Global Con gurator (GC Professional or
GC Plus mode) or as the stand-alone
Toolbelt displays a list of all Extron control
devices connected to the network.
Using the MAC address, locate the desired
expansion interface in the list and select it.
For each network interface (LAN),
use the Set IP feature in Toolbelt or use the
feature in the Toolbelt Manage > Network
Settings tab to enter the IP address and
subnet address. Then con gure other
network settings as needed.
Figure 3. Network Setup

Features

This section shows panel features and their locations. Most of the features and LED indications are described and
shown in the Ports, Addressing, and Connections
the corresponding ports.

Front Panel Features

Power
LED
Figure 4. Front Panels — Left: IPL EXP S2, IPL EXP S5
application.
Start Device Discovery.
IPL EXP S2
IPL EXP S5
NOTE: If using 802.1X security, see the Extron
802.1X Technology Reference Guide (available
at www.extron.com) and the Toolbelt Help file for
additional details on system setup.
section starting on page 14 paired with the descriptions of
Power
LED
I/O
1
2
3
4
Power Reset Digital
LED Button I/O
LEDs
(recessed)
Right: IPL EXP 200, IPL EXP RIO8
IPL EXP I/O Series • Hardware Features and Installation
IPL EXP 200
IPL EXP RIO8
RELAYS
5 1 5
100
6
6 2
LINK
7 3 7
ACT
8
8 4
Relay LAN/
LEDs Network
LEDs
9