Quick Reference Tables For Modes - AMX DXLink Instruction Manual

Quick Reference Tables for Modes

The modes listed in the following three tables are those supported by DXLink Transmitters and
Receivers. The Quick Reference Tables are intended to help users navigate the many modes available
for system setup and use. For complete information on any of the modes listed, see the relevant sections
or chapter referenced at the end of the Description.
Quick Reference Table – Modes for Handling System Architecture
Mode
DXLink Modes
Quick Reference Table – Modes for Handling Addressing/Networking
Mode
IP Addressing Mode
ID Mode
Ethernet Modes
Instruction Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver
Description
DXLink Modes refer to the type of physical components and how they are connected
to make up the system. When Transmitters and Receivers are cabled into a system
and powered on, they automatically detect the DXLink Mode they are being used in.
Endpoint Mode:
• When the system is setup to use Transmitters and/or Receivers with an
Enova DGX Digital Media Switcher or an applicable Enova DVX Solution, the
system is in Endpoint Mode (see example on page 34).
Or
• When a TX is directly connected to an RX but, in addition, the TX and/or RX is
connected to a NetLinx Central Controller via a LAN or directly connected to the
Controller, the system is in Endpoint Mode (see example on page 37).
Extender Mode:
• When a TX is directly connected to an RX, the system is in Extender Mode (see
example on page 38).
For further information, reference #2 Toggle DIP switch settings for DXLink Mode
(see page 41) and DXLink System SEND_COMMANDs (see page 98).
Description
IP Addressing Modes refer to network connection settings. By default, all network
connection settings are turned OFF.
Static IP Mode:
• This mode configures the network connection to one stable IP address the device
will use continuously.
DHCP Mode:
• This mode configures the network connection to choose a new IP address for each
network session.
To enable network capability, see "Network Configuration" on page 63.
ID (Identify) Mode refers to the protocol for enabling a user to establish device
addresses. This Mode, accessible through NetLinx Studio, places the entire system
on hold while it waits for an event from a NetLinx device in the named system (e.g.,
pressing the ID Pushbutton on the TX or RX). For further information, see "Assign a
Device Address (ID Mode)" on page 67.
Ethernet Modes refer to the LAN configuration settings.
Auto Mode:
• This mode configures the LAN driver to discover its own settings based on the
network it is connected to.
Speed/Duplex Mode:
• This mode configures the LAN driver to calculate its speed as either 10 or 100 and
to communicate in either half- or full-duplex.
Ethernet Mode discovery and configuration information is available through Telnet
commands. For further information, see "Establishing a Terminal Connection Via
Telnet" on page 111.
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