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MTPX Plus Twisted Pair Matrix Switchers • Matrix Software
4. Follow the on-screen instructions. By default, the Windows installation of
the Matrix Switchers Control Program creates a C:\Program Files\Extron\
Matrix_Switchers directory, and it places the following four icons into a group
folder named “Extron Electronics\Matrix Switchers”:
• MATRIXSwitcher+ControlProgram
• MATRIXSwitcher+Help
• UninstallMATRIXSwitcher
• CheckforMatrixUpdates
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 BesidestheLANport,theMTPXPlusswitchercansupportremotecontrol
viaeithertherearpanelRemoteRS-232/RS-422Remoteportorthefrontpanel
Configuration port.
Remote RS-232/RS-422 port — The port can be configured for either the
RS-232orRS-422serialcommunicationprotocolandoperateatthe9600,
19200,38400,or115200baudrate.See“SelectingtherearpanelRemoteport
protocolandbaudrate”inchapter3,“Operation”,toconguretherearpanel
port from the front panel.
Configuration port —TheportsupportsRS-232serialcommunication
protocolonly.Theportcanoperateatthe9600,19200,38400,or115200baud
rate,butExtronrecommendsleavingthisportatthe9600baudrate.Seethe
Serial port parametersSIScommandsonpage4-26tocongureeither
portusinganSIScommand.
Software operation via Ethernet
When an MTPX Plus switcher is connected to an Ethernet WAN or LAN, up to
200 users can operate it, locally or remotely, using the Matrix Switchers Control
Program. See “Ethernet connection” in chapter 2, “Installation”, for installation
details.
Connection to the switcher via the Ethernet is password protected. There are two
levels of password protection: administrator and user. Administrators have full
access to all MTPX Plus 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 grayed out in the Matrix Switchers Control Program
when the operator is logged on as a user.
Ethernet protocol settings
The IP Settings/Options screen (figure 5-7 on page 5-7) provides a location for
viewing and, if connected via the RS-232 link or if logged on via the LAN port as an
administrator, editing settings unique to the Ethernet interface. See “IP Settings/
Options window”, later in this chapter, for more details.