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CHAPTER 7: TCP/IP CONTROL
7.3 WEB-BASED GUI CONTROL
The switcher can be controlled via web-based GUI. It allows users to interact with the switcher through graphical icons and visual
indicators.
Access the GUI interface through any one of the following methods:
Access through web browser: Type the default IP 192.168.0.178 in the browser at first login. The IP address also can be found via
sending “%9964.” on RS-232 control software.
Access through UPnP: Go to My Network Place in your PC, and click the icon as below:
PCs running Windows XP may have issues in finding the UPnP icon. Follow these steps to switch on UPnP protocol:
1. Add UPnP component: go to “Control Panel” -> double-click “Add/Delete Programs” -> double-click “Add/Delete windows
component” ->tick “UPnP” ->click “Next” -> click “OK”
2. Enable Windows Firewall: go to “Control Panel” -> double-click “Windows Firewall” -> click “Others” -> tick “UPnP framework”
3. Enable UPnP auto-starting: go to “Control Panel” -> double-click “Administrative Tools ” -> double-click “Services” -> find and
click SSDP Discovery Services and Universal Plug and Play Device Host -> click “OK” UPnP will now automatically start when you
turn on your computer.
4. Reboot the device.
Type 192.168.0.178 in your browser. It will enter the log-in interface as shown below:
FIGURE 7-5. LOGIN TO GUI
