Crestron
CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card
CNX Enhanced Ethernet
Expansion Card:
Description
Functional Description
The CNX Enhanced Ethernet Expansion Card, , is an optional feature
designed specifically for Crestron’s CNMSX and CNRACKX control systems. This
field-upgradable expansion card connects directly to Crestron’s exclusive Direct
Processor Access (DPA) slot providing high-speed access directly to the system
processor. The provides communication via Ethernet/local area
network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) to any Crestron Internet protocol (IP)
control device. This allows remote diagnostics and upgrades, access to Crestron’s
network analyzer, and the ability to activate any device connected to the system.
As part of Crestron e-Control™, the allows Internet connections to the
control system. The contains a 2Mbyte file system that can be used as a
web server. Browser pages generated in VisionTools™ Pro-e (VT Pro-e) are stored
onboard and up to five users can simultaneously connect directly to the control
system. Systems can be accessed through the World Wide Web using industry
browsers such as Microsoft® Internet Explorer™ or Netscape® Navigator. For a
Crestron e-Control demonstration, go to www.crestron-econtrol.com.
Further information and additional Crestron e-Control software can be obtained from
the What’s New page (e-Control section) or Downloads page (ECONTROL Library)
of Crestron’s website (www.crestron.com). New users are required to register in
order to obtain access to the FTP site.
Physical Description
The , shown on the next page, is an expansion card that occupies the
DPA slot and connects directly to the control system’s processor. There are two
connectors located on the . An 8-wire RJ45 port for LAN connection is
available externally through the control system rear-panel or the CNX Control
Processor Card (CNXCPU) faceplate of the CNRACKX. Internally, one 26-pin
connector mates with the control system processor board or the CNXCPU board.
Two mounting brackets keep the card in place.
Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 8153A
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