Instruction manual

Network Configuration
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Instruction Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver
Using the ID Pushbutton
The ID Pushbutton is located on the right front of the modules and on the left edge of the Wallplate TX.
The ID Pushbutton can be used to perform four types of initial configuration settings:
Toggle between DHCP and static IP addressing (see below)
Assign a device address (page 60)
Reset the factory default settings (see page 61)
Restore the factory firmware image (see page 62)
The functions performed depend on when and for how long the ID Pushbutton is pressed and held.
ID Pushbutton functions can also be implemented using Telnet commands (see page 101).
Tip: To monitor the ID Pushbutton boot state of a module by its NetLinx LED behavior, see page 64.
Toggling Between IP Addressing Modes: DHCP and Static IP
DXLink Transmitters and Receivers support both DHCP and static IP addresses. When the #3 Toggle
is ON (see page 38), the Modules automatically use DHCP with link-local fallback. However, you can
use a static IP address which has been set via a Telnet command (SET IP), or you can use the factory
default static IP address*.
The ID Pushbutton can be used to toggle between the DHCP and Static IP Modes.
To toggle between DHCP and Static IP Modes:
1.
Once the module has booted up, press and hold the ID Pushbutton for at least 10 seconds.
2. The NetLinx LEDs toggle back and forth during this time and then blink faster in unison; release
when the faster blink starts.
When the Pushbutton is released, the module toggles either from static to dynamic (DHCP)
IP addressing or vice versa and remains in that mode until the ID Pushbutton is used to set it
again.
The module automatically reboots to complete the process.
* The default static IP address can be recalled at any time by resetting the unit to its factory default
configuration (see page 61).
Assign a Device Address (ID Mode)
The ID Pushbutton can be used in conjunction with the ID (Identify) Mode feature in NetLinx Studio. A
momentary press of the ID Pushbutton assigns a device address to the Transmitter or Receiver (which
must be bound to the Master). The device must first be placed in ID Mode in NetLinx Studio or the
momentary press will be ignored.
Note: The latest version of NetLinx Studio is available to download and install from www.amx.com.
Refer to the NetLinx Studio online help for instructions on using the application.
FIG. 31 ID Pushbutton on module (HDMI TX shown)
ID Pushbutton