Operator`s manual

Configuring the Matrix

4.5 Testing Ethernet Communication

The matrix’s ability to communicate should be tested once it has been

configured and connected to an Ethernet network.

Connection thru a network:

Assuming the matrix’s default IP address setting has not been changed from

obtaining the IP address dynamically, take note of its IP address during the

boot-up process (or se section 5.2.4 to read its IP address). Assuming the

connection has been made with a personal computer connected to the same

network and running some version of Microsoft Windows©, select

Start>Run

and type

Ping nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn

where nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn is the matrix IP address previously noted.

Connection to a standalone PC:

If the matrix is connected directly to a standalone PC (rather than a network),

set the IP address of the matrix so that the first 3 numbers match the PC’s IP

address. The last number must be different.

Example: PC IP address: 200.169.200.180

Matrix IP address: 200.169.200.181

Assuming the connection has been made with a personal computer running

Start>Run

and type

Ping nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn

where nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn is the matrix IP address. In this example

200.169.200.181