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Configuration
ACCESSING DDX MATRIX
DDX switches are configured via their network connections using an intuitive browser-
based application, called
DDX Matrix
. This secure, password protected application is
accessible by any authorized user, located anywhere.
To access DDX Matrix
1
Use a computer that is directly or indirectly (i.e. via a network switch) connected to
the DDX switch. If you need to make a temporary connection, see right
Ü
2
Run a web browser on your computer and enter the IP address of the DDX switch.
The DDX switch uses the Universal Plug and Play (
UPnP) protocol to attempt contact
with a valid DHCP server to determine a suitable IP address. If a DHCP server cannot
be located then the switch will automatically fall back to a link-local IP address (in the
range 169.254.1.0 thru 169.254.254.255).
Whichever method the switch uses, the initial IP address can be discovered either:
• Using the Windows network browser (of a computer connected to the same sub
network or directly to the switch), or
• In the lower right corner of the OSD screen (of a console connected to one of the
user ports) see
Viewing the OSD
.
Note: For security, DDX Matrix uses
HTTPS by default with a self-signed certificate - Please
ignore any warnings that may be displayed by your web browser.
3
If requested, enter your username and password to log on.
Note: The default username and password are
admin
and
password
respectively.
The opening page of the DDX Matrix should be displayed:
To temporarily connect a computer to the network port
1
If you need to make a temporary connection for
configuration purposes, use a standard patch
cable (cross-over or straight connections are
both supported) to link the Ethernet
10/100 network port (
) on the
front panel of the DDX switch to
your computer’s network port.
Temporary link from
your computer
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