Specifications
Hardware Setup
C. Hardware Setup
Figure 1, MediaMatrix application components and their relationship to Telnet based computers.
Let's create a simple system for future examples. First, we must have a MediaMatrix
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frame-based audio system. This would have
to be a Miniframe or Mainframe, as the X-Frame
™
does not support TCP/IP communications. For our remote computer, let’s assume
that we will use a standard Windows
®
notebook. Because we're keeping it simple, we're going make a direct connection between
the notebook and the MediaMatrix frame using a single CAT-5 crossover cable. One end of the cable plugs directly into the
Ethernet network port on the notebook, and the other end of the cable plugs into the network interface card (NIC) on the
MediaMatrix frame (all MediaMatrix "nt" models have NIC’s built-in). That's all the hardware you will need to start using remote
services. Since MediaMatrix computers ship with Windows NT/2000, we're going to assume that the notebook also has Windows
NT or Windows 2000 as its primary operating system.
D. Verify the Network
Let's make sure our network is ready for communications.
At the MediaMatrix frame:
1. Verify/assign the computer an IP address (10.10.1.1)
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and subnet mask (255.255.255.0).
2. Create or open a view file that compiles successfully.
3. Enable a RATC
™
port (Tools | Options - Remote Services).
4. Create a new account (User | Edit User List) called“mediamatrixuser.”
5. Enable the "Access the system remotely" option for this account in the “User Privileges” checklist.
At the remote notebook computer:
1. Verify/Assign the computer an IP address (10.10.1.2)
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and subnet mask (255.255.255.0).
2. Open the Command Prompt window (Start | Programs | Command Prompt).
3. "Ping" the MediaMatrix frame to verify the network is operating correctly by typing “ping 10.10.1.1” (no quotes) at the command
prompt.
4. Launch Telnet by double-clicking the Telnet icon in the Accessories folder, or at the command prompt, type telnet and press
ENTER.
You should now see the Windows Telnet Client appear. The Telnet Client interface resembles an MS-DOS
™
command window
except for the menu selections at the top. If you don't see such a window, please refer to your operating system for solutions or
install your own Telnet Client
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.
Remote
Computer
Telnet
Client
MediaMatrix Computer
Telnet
Server
PAVCON
PADPU
RATC
Server
TCP/IP
CLAMM
TCP/IP via RATC
HARDWARE CONTROL