Web Control - Using The Built-In Website; Ip Settings; Establishing The Connection - Lightware MODEX-OPTS-TX User Manual

7. Web control – Using the built-in website
MODEX extenders have several configuration options. More settings are available using
the built-in website than on the front panel. Connection can be established to the website
through any Ethernet connector of the MODEX.
Network structure
MODEX extenders have a front panel Ethernet port. Additional rear-side Ethernet
connectors are available on MODEX-IF-ETH interface module. All the connectors and the
controller entity belong to the same network inside the MODEX. Ethernet link is also
transferred to the connected pair via physical layer link. Connect any RJ45 connector of
the transmitter or the receiver to a LAN and you can control both units.
Info: Do not connect more than one port of a MODEX to the same LAN to avoid loops. In the
same way; if a MODEX transmitter and a receiver are linked by fiber optical cable, do not
connect both to the same LAN, only one of them.

7.1. IP settings

Before you connect to a MODEX extender using a Web browser the IP address must be
set. The Ethernet port can be configured on the front panel LCD menu or remotely through
the built-in website. There are three different ways to configure the IP address.
Set the factory default static IP address
MODEX extenders have static IP settings at the first startup. You can reload these settings
to the default state by the LCD menu (Settings / System / Factory Default). For detailed
information about this step see section
described in section
Set a user-defined static IP address
IP address, Subnet mask and Static gateway can be set by the user on front panel LCD
menu (Settings / Network Settings). For detailed information about this step see section
6.3.1
Set a dynamic IP address
DHCP mode can be enabled on the front panel LCD menu (Settings / Network Settings /
DHCP). The extenders acquire IP addresses from the DHCP server on the LAN in this
case. For detailed information about this step see section
Port settings
Port setting has no influence on the connection if the built-in web is used to control the
MODEX. When the extender is connected by LAN, port nr. 80 and 81 are used which
cannot be changed.
Info: Port setting has an influence when firmware upgrade is performed.

7.2. Establishing the connection

To connect to a MODEX launch a web browser and type the IP address. You can verify the
actual address of the MODEX unit on its front panel display (Settings / Network).
Info: Built-in webpage can be opened at most in 4 different browser tabs simultaneously.
System requirements
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X, or
Linux.
Web Browser: Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari (Microsoft Internet Explorer is not supported).
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10.5.1 on page 87.
on page 30.
6.3.1 on page 30. Factory default IP addresses are
6.3.1
Section 7. Web control – Using the built-in website
on page 30.