Extron electronic ISM 482 - Manual (Page 78)

6-7 Integration Scaling Matrix Switcher • Ethernet Operation
Administration fields
The administration fields on the System Configuration page are for entering and
verifying administrator and user passwords.
• Ethernet connection to the switcher, either by entering SIS commands via
Telnet (see chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”) or using the control program
(see chapter 5, “Switcher Software”) is password protected.
• Connection via Web pages and connection via the RS-232 port are not
password protected.
Administrators have full access to all ISM switching capabilities and editing
functions. Users can select video and/or audio for output, select test patterns, set
RGB and audio mutes, select a blue screen, and view all settings except passwords.
The administration fields on the System Configuration page are for entering and
verifying administrator and user passwords. Passwords are case sensitive and are
limited to 12 upper case and lower case alphanumeric characters. Each password
must be entered twice: once in the password field and then repeated in the re-enter
password field. Characters in these fields are masked by asterisks (*****). If you do
not want to password-protect an access level, leave the password field and the
re-enter password field blank. After entering the desired password in both fields,
click the Submit button.
The program will not allow you to create a user password unless you have
already created an administrator password.
If a password has been inadvertently changed to an unknown value, you can
still connect to the switcher via the RS-232 link, which is not password
protected. When connected via the RS-232 link, using either SIS commands
(see chapter 4, “Programmer’s Guide”) or under program control (see chapter
5, “Switcher Software”), you can look up and, if desired, change a password.
ISM IP Settings fields
The ISM IP Settings fields provide a location for observing and editing settings
unique to the Ethernet interface. After editing any of the settings on this page, click
the Submit button.
ISM IP Address field
The ISM IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected ISM. This value
is encoded in the flash memory on the controller circuit board.
Valid IP addresses consist of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric subfields separated by
dots (periods). Each field can be numbered from 000 through 255. Leading zeroes,
up to 3 digits total per field, are optional. Values of 256 and above are invalid.
The default address is 192.168.254.254, but if this conflicts with other equipment at
your installation, you can change the IP address to any valid value.
ISM Name field
The ISM Name field contains the name of the switcher. This is helpful in
identifying the switcher in multiple-unit networks. This name field can be changed
to any valid name, up to 12 alphanumeric characters.
Hardware Address field
The hardware address (also known as the MAC address) is hardcoded on the
controller board and cannot be changed.