Specifications

Classroom #1
Classroom #4
Classroom #5
Help Desk PC
with IP Intercom
HelpDesk Software
Extron
IPI 101 AAP
IP Intercom
Station
Mounted in an
AAP 102
Extron
IPI 101 AAP
IP Intercom Station
Extron
IPI 201 AAP
Stand-alone
IP Intercom Station
Extron
IPI 104 AAP
IP Intercom Station
Extron
MLC 226 IP AAP
Extron
MLC 226 IP AAP
Extron
MLC 226 IP
Classroom #3
Classroom #2
Extron
IPI 204
Stand-alone
IP Intercom Station
LAN
Extron
Extron
MLC 104 IP Plus AAP
Extron
The Extron IP Intercom System is an easy-to-
use two-way intercom designed specifically
to meet the needs of the education market.
Using a school’s existing local area network, the
IP Intercom System makes it easy to deploy live
help desk support for every classroom. Extron
IP Intercom stations and IP Intercom HelpDesk
software do not require any upgrades to network
protocols and are designed to work with any
healthy network.
It is easy to deploy IP Intercom in classrooms
along with the MLC 226 IP MediaLink Controller
using an IPI 100 Series IP Intercom station and
Extron IP Intercom HelpDesk
™
software installed
on a central office or help desk PC. The software
can be used both to configure and manage IP
Intercom system operations remotely.
Why Use an IP Intercom System?
New and emerging IT and presentation
technologies enable instructors to help their
students comprehend complex concepts and
engage them in the learning process. A lack of
sufficient tech support resources often creates
obstacles to the use of advanced presentation
technology. Extron has developed some
practical solutions to address this problem.
Adding IP Intercom to an A/V system makes
it easy to provide two-way, half-duplex voice
communications between classrooms and the
central office or instructional technology help
desk. This allows instructors to quickly request
assistance and describe the problem they are
having. Using Extron’s GlobalViewer Web-based
remote asset management software and IP Link
enabled MLC 226 IP MediaLink Controllers, the
help desk operator can check the status of A/V
devices in the room, identify the problem, and
even provide remote system control to rectify
the issue. Extron’s IP Intercom provides effective
internal communications and a much higher level
of technical support, while saving valuable time,
money, and resources.
Uses an Existing Network Drop
Only one IP address and network drop are needed
for each A/V system because the IPI Intercom
stations use the same network drop as the MLC
226 IP. By using the existing network drop, there
is no additional expense for installing a second
network cable and the number of switch ports
is reduced, often resulting in a substantial cost
savings.
Simple Hardware Installation
and Connectivity
The IPI 100 Series IP Intercom Stations work
together with the MLC 226 IP MediaLink
Controller for operation. For installation flexibility,
IPI 100 Series stations can be mounted in an
MLC 226 IP AAP or in a separate AAP mounting
frame and positioned anywhere in the classroom,
up to 100 feet (30 meters) away from the
MediaLink Controller.
Once installed, the intercom station connects
to the MLC 226 IP via an RJ-45 “Intercom” port
located on the rear panel of the controller. This
port provides power, control, and audio transport
between the two products.
Easy Set-up and Configuration
The free IP Intercom HelpDesk software makes
it easy to set up, manage, and monitor an
IP Intercom system. This software lets you quickly
configure system options and does not require
any programming knowledge.
Paging Capability
The IP Intercom HelpDesk software also includes
a convenient paging capability, allowing the help
desk operator to page a single room or a group
of rooms simultaneously. A line level audio output
is provided for mixing into a local sound system
in each room.
Activity Call Logging
Using the intuitive IP Intercom HelpDesk software,
intercom calls and pages can be logged, and
date/time-stamped on the help desk computer.
Activity logs can be accessed and archived for
record keeping and tracking purposes.
IP Intercom
®
MLC 226 IP