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NX-Series Controllers - WebConsole & Programming Guide
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Overview ............................................................................................................1
NetLinx Integrated Controllers ................................................................................. 1
About This Document ............................................................................................... 1
Quick Setup and Configuration Overview ................................................................ 2
Installation Procedures.................................................................................................... 2
Configuration and Communication.................................................................................. 2
Update the On-board Master and Controller Firmware .................................................. 2
Configure NetLinx Security on the NX Controller ........................................................... 2
Using Zero Configuration ......................................................................................... 3
Bonjour (Zero-Configuration) Client ................................................................................ 3
Connecting to a Network with a DHCP Server................................................................ 3
Initial Configuration ............................................................................................4
Overview .................................................................................................................. 4
Before You Start ....................................................................................................... 4
Preparing the NX Controller for USB Communication .............................................. 4
Configuring the NX Controller for LAN Communication........................................... 6
Obtaining the NX Controller’s IP Address (using DHCP) .......................................... 8
Assigning a Static IP to the NX Controller ................................................................ 9
Communicating via IP Address ............................................................................... 10
Upgrading Firmware ........................................................................................13
Overview ................................................................................................................ 13
NX Controllers - Firmware Files .................................................................................... 13
NX Master Firmware............................................................................................................... 13
Device Controller Firmware.................................................................................................... 13
Before You Start ..................................................................................................... 14
Verifying the Current Firmware Version ................................................................. 14
Downloading the Latest Firmware Files from www.amx.com................................. 15
NetLinx Integrated Controllers ..................................................................................... 15
Master and Device Firmware Kit Files for NX-Series Controllers .............................................. 15
Downloading NX-Series Controller Firmware Files on www.amx.com ...................................... 15
Required Order of Firmware Updates .................................................................... 15
Upgrading Firmware via USB.................................................................................. 15
Upgrading Firmware via NetLinx Studio................................................................. 16
Resetting the Factory Default System and Device Values ...................................... 18
On-Board WebConsole User Interface ..............................................................19
WebConsole UI Overview ....................................................................................... 19
Accessing the WebConsole ........................................................................................... 20