Establishing The Connection - Lightware MX16x16DVI-Slim User Manual

4.2. Establishing the connection

The unit can be controlled from a Windows computer using Lightware Matrix
Controller software through RS-232 connection or Ethernet port.
Step 1. Connect the matrix switcher and the computer via
If the connection is made through the router's Ethernet port, be sure that the
Info
computer is in the same network as the router.
Info If the computer has multiple Ethernet connections (for example WiFi and LAN
connections are used simultaneously) you will have to know the IP address for the
one that is used for controlling the matrix.
Step 2. Start the application
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 serial port, with standard RS-232 Male to Female cable
 Ethernet (with a HUB or to a simple endpoint)
 Ethernet directly (with cross UTP cable)
To run the CONTROL SOFTWARE double click on the icon
of the software on the desktop or select proper shortcut from
Start Menu  Programs  Lightware folder.
Figure 4-1. Matrix Controller software startup
Section 4. Software control – Using Lightware Matrix Controller