AMX Distribution Matrix Octaire - Manual (Page 39)

Installation and Setup
35 Octaire Instruction Manual
Connecting to the APWeb Server
The APWeb server delivers HTML pages and Java applets, which allow for remote control and
diagnostics of an AMX AutoPatch Routing System using PC-based Internet browsing software. In
addition, one of the pages opens a Telnet server, providing a standard terminal interface for entering
AMX AutoPatch BCS (Basic Control Structure) commands.
The primary enclosure (the one with the control panel) on the Octaire system is connected via a link
(RJ-45) cable to a LAN (Local Area Network), the Internet, or a network card in a PC (which could then
connect to a LAN or the Internet). The connection directions follow. For setup and operation details for
the APWeb server, see the “APWeb” chapter (see page 67).
Important: Although it is also possible to provide access from outside a LAN via the Internet,
security issues for your LAN environment must be taken into account (contact your Network
Administrator).
TCP/IP Port and Indicator LEDs
The TCP/IP port used for APWeb is located on the rear of the primary enclosure in the upper right corner
(FIG. 26).
Note: The Link connectors at the lower right of the enclosure are for linking enclosures; do not
attempt to use them for APWeb.
The TCP/IP port is an Ethernet link connector, handling Ethernet 10/100 connections for 10 Mbps
(megabits per second) and 100 Mbps. This connection is compatible with most Ethernet based LANs.
Three LEDs
directly below the port indicate the Ethernet connection status and speed (FIG. 26).
The three green LEDs indicate the following:
Power Indicator
On – System is receiving power
Ethernet Link Indicator
On – Link status is active
Ethernet Speed Indicator
On – Speed status is 100 Mbps
Off – Speed status is 10 Mbps
Note: The two small rectangular LEDs on the RJ-45 connector are not used for the TCP/IP function.
FIG. 26 TCP/IP port and indicators
TCP/IP (RJ-45) port
TCP/IP indicator LEDs