AMX Enova DGX 8 Instruction Manual page 47

To connect an Enova DGX to a LAN via the LAN 100/1000 port:
Important: In order to use the NetLinx WebConsole, the Enova DGX Switcher must establish an active
connection to a LAN.
Do not connect the LAN 100/1000 port on the Enova DGX Switcher to a PC; it will not work.
1.
Insert one end of the RJ-45 link cable into the LAN 100/1000 port on the enclosure.
2.
Connect the other end of the RJ-45 link cable to a LAN hub or switch. The network automatically assigns a DHCP
IP address (the assigned IP address can be changed to a static IP address).
FIG. 28
RJ-45 link cable connected to LAN 100/1000 port
3.
Check the indicator LEDs for the LAN 100/1000 connector (FIG. 27 on page 44).
Note: When the connection is made, the DHCP server on the network will automatically assign an IP
address. If you power down and power back up, the DHCP server will reassign the IP address, which may or
may not be the same address it assigned before. To prevent the possibility of the IP address changing at
power up, you can change the DHCP address to a static IP address (complete all of the NetLinx system setup
instructions first and then see page 130).
Determining the Master's IP Address via Zeroconf in NetLinx Studio
Zero configuration (or zeroconf) technology provides a general method to discover services on a local area network. In
essence, it allows you to set up a network without any configuration. NetLinx Studio version 3.0
(or later) features a "Zero-Config" tab in the Workspace window. This tab provides zeroconf networking functionality
within NetLinx Studio.
The Enova DGX Switcher features a built-in zeroconf networking client that allows NetLinx Studio to determine the
unit's DHCP IP address assigned by the network. This address can then be used to open the WebConsole interface.
To determine the IP address of the integrated Master by accessing zeroconf:
1.
Open NetLinx Studio (v3.0 or later) on the PC. NetLinx startup takes approximately 3 minutes.
2.
In NetLinx Studio, left-click the Zero-Config tab on the Workspace Bar to open the tab.
FIG. 29
NetLinx Studio showing the Zero-Config tab and the IP address for a WebConsole interface
Note: If you are not using NetLinx Studio and/or are using a third-party controller, contact your Network
Administrator for the IP address.
Instruction Manual – Enova DGX 8/16/32 Digital Media Switchers
LAN 100/1000 (RJ-45) connector
Cable to LAN hub or switch
Tip: Right-click anywhere in the
Zero-Config space to open the
context menu and select Refresh
Zero-Config List to generate an
initial listing of all zeroconf
devices that have been detected.
IP address for WebConsole interface
Zero-Config tab
Note: Refer to the NetLinx Studio
online help for details on using
zeroconf.
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