Ethernet Connection - Extron electronics HDXP Plus Series User Manual

Ethernet Connection

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LAN port — If desired, connect the HDXP switcher to a PC or to an Ethernet LAN
via this RJ-45 connector. Use a PC to control the networked switcher with SIS
commands (see the
page 45), the windows-based control program (see the
beginning on page 67), or the HTML pages (see the
Control
Ethernet connection indicators — The Link and Act LEDs indicate the
status of the Ethernet connection. The Link LED indicates that the switcher
is properly connected to an Ethernet LAN. This LED should light steadily.
The Act LED indicates transmission of data packets on the RJ-45 connector.
This LED should flicker as the switcher communicates.
Cabling and RJ-45 connector wiring
It is vital that you use the correct Ethernet cables, and that they be properly
terminated with the correct pinout. Ethernet links use Category (CAT) 5e or CAT 6,
unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or shielded twisted pair (STP) cables, terminated with
RJ-45 connectors. Ethernet cables are limited to a length of 328 feet (100 m).
NOTES:
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The Ethernet cable must be properly terminated for your application as either a
crossover or a straight-through cable.
Crossover cable — Direct connection between the computer and the
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HDXP switcher.
Patch (straight) cable — Connection of the HDXP to an Ethernet LAN.
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Pins:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Insert Twisted
8
Pair Wires
RJ-45
Connector
A cable that is wired as T568A at one end
and T568B at the other (Tx and Rx pairs
reversed) is a "crossover" cable.
Figure 7.
Remote Configuration and Control
section, beginning on page 96).
Do not use standard telephone cables. Telephone cables do not support
Ethernet or Fast Ethernet.
Do not stretch or bend cables. Transmission errors can occur.
Crossover Cable
End 1 End 2
Wire Color Wire Color
White-green White-orange
Green Orange
White-orange White-green
Blue Blue
White-blue White-blue
Orange Green
White-brown White-brown
Brown Brown
T568A T568B
RJ-45 Connector and Pinout Tables
section, beginning on
Matrix Software
HTML Configuration and
Straight-through Cable
End 1
Pin Wire Color
1 White-orange
2 Orange
3 White-green
4 Blue
5 White-blue
6 Green
7 White-brown
8 Brown
T568B
A cable that is wired the same at both ends
is called a "straight-through" cable because
no pin or pair assignments are swapped.
Both ends of the cable can be T568B
(as shown) or T568A (not shown).
HDXP Plus Series Switchers • Installation
section,
End 2
Wire Color
White-orange
Orange
White-green
Blue
White-blue
Green
White-brown
Brown
T568B
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