Operating instructions

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MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software
Figure 5-7 — Control program IP setting/options window
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When the control program is connected to the switcher via a serial port, the
AdministratorandUserPasswordeldsarenotmasked.Ifapasswordhasbeen
inadvertently changed to an unknown value, you can look up and, if desired,
change a password in this window without knowing the current password.
Matrix IP Address field
The Matrix IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected matrix
switcher. This value is encoded in the flash memory in the switcher.
Valid IP addresses consist of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric subfields, properly called
octets, separated by dots (periods). Each field can be numbered from 000 through
255.Leadingzeroes,uptothreedigitstotalpereld,areoptional.Valuesof256
and above are invalid.
Thedefaultaddressis192.168.254.254,butifthisconictswithotherequipment
at your installation, consult with the network administrator to get a new, valid
address.
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 EditingtheMatrixIPaddresswhileconnectedviatheLANportcan
immediately disconnect the user from the matrix switcher. Extron recommends
editing this field using a serial port and protecting the Ethernet access to this
screenbyassigninganadministrator’spasswordtoqualiedandknowledgeable
personnel only.
Edit this field as follows:
1. Click in the Matrix IP address field. The graphic cursor becomes a text cursor.
2. Edit the address as desired.
3. Press the Tab key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the Matrix IP
Address field.
4. Click the Take button to make the address change take affect.