Extron Electronics MAV Plus Series User Guide - Manual (Page 116)

Matrix Software
This section introduces the following software programs, which are available on the Extron
website (
www.extron.com ):
• Matrix Switchers Control Program
• Button-Label Generator Program
Matrix Switchers Control Program
The Windows®-based Extron Matrix Switchers Control Program provides an easy
way to set up ties and sets of ties. The program is compatible with Windows 2000,
Windows XP, and later. Updates to this program can be downloaded from the Extron
website (
www.extron.com ).
The program communicates with the switcher via the following ports:
Rear panel LAN port — A password-protected RJ-45 connection (see
Ethernet on
page 27 and “Software Operation via Ethernet,“ below).
Rear panel Remote RS-232/RS-422 port — A 9-pin D connector for serial RS-232 or
RS-422 control (see Remote port on page 26 and Software Operation via a Serial
Port , on the next page).
Front Panel Configuration port (for certain models only) — A 2.5 mm mini stereo
jack for serial RS-232 control only (see Front Panel Configuration Port (All Matrix
Sizes up to 1616, and MAV Plus 248A and MAV Plus 328A Only) on page 30 and
Software Operation via a Serial Port , on the next page).
Software Operation via Ethernet
When a matrix switcher is connected to an Ethernet WAN or LAN, up to 200 users can be
connected to operate it, locally or remotely, using the Matrix Switchers Control Program (see
Ethernet on page 27 for installation details).
Connection to the switcher via the Ethernet is password protected. There are two levels of
password protection:
• Administrators have full access to all Matrix switching capabilities and editing functions.
• Users can select inputs and outputs, set and recall presets, and view all settings with
the exception of passwords.
If the same password or no password is required for logging on, all personnel log on with
administrator privileges. Fields and functions that exceed user privileges are not available in
the Matrix Switchers Control Program when the operator is logged on as a user.
Ethernet protocol settings
The IP Settings/Options window (see figure 66 on page 115) provides a location
for viewing and, if connected via a serial port or if logged on via the LAN port as an
administrator, editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface.
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