Crestron
e-Control
®
Software
Crestron e-Control
®
Introduction
Crestron e-Control
®
is a broad-based technology that integrates Crestron audio/visual
control into Ethernet/IP networks. Ethernet technology has been used since the mid
1970s and is the most widely accepted standard throughout the world. By using
Ethernet in your control applications, you are following the common trend in
technology today. In addition, you gain the ability to harness the speed and flexibility
of the Internet to access, analyze, and diagnose control system functions.
Crestron e-Control offers many benefits, including:
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Worldwide acceptance of Ethernet products and use of standard networking
protocols.
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Ability to use low-cost Ethernet switches and other affordable Ethernet
physical media.
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Connections that are simple to wire, and easy to debug and maintain.
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Support for both 10 and 100Mbps products and half and full-duplex
transmission.
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Support for static and dynamic IP addressing.
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Control systems with built-in Web server capability, allowing devices to be
controlled using a standard Web browser.
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Analysis, control, and diagnostics available at any time or place.
This document is your reference guide to e-Control. The first half reviews the basic
networking principles needed to set up and maintain an e-Control network. This
includes an explanation of common networking terminology as well as cabling
specifications and concepts such as static and dynamic IP addressing, subnet masks,
and port numbers. The second half deals with specific e-Control applications,
including hardware setup and configuration, software programming, and system-to-
system communication.
This electronic document will continue to be updated as Crestron adds new features
and capabilities to e-Control, so be sure to check back for the latest information.
Reference Guide – DOC. 6052
Crestron e-Control®
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