Media Presentation Controller
Crestron
MPC-M10/20/25
TCP/IP
Ethernet Communication
Ethernet
PC Running
Crestron Toolbox
MPC-M10/20/25
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Establish USB communication between MPC-M10/20/25 and PC.
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Enter the IP address, IP mask and default router of the MPC-M10/20/25 via
the Crestron Toolbox (
Functions | Ethernet Addressing
); otherwise enable
DHCP.
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Confirm Ethernet connections between MPC-M10/20/25 and PC. If
connecting through a hub or router, use CAT5 straight through cables with
8-pin RJ-45 connectors. Alternatively, use a CAT5 crossover cable to
connect the two
LAN
ports directly without using a hub or router.
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Use the Address Book in Crestron Toolbox to create an entry for the
MPC-M10/20/25 with the MPC-M10/20/25’s TCP/IP communication
parameters.
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Display the “System Info” window (click the
icon) and select the
MPC-M10/20/25 entry.
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Use Crestron Toolbox to create the MPC-M10/20/25 IP table.
Select
Functions | IP Table Setup
.
⇒
⇒
⇒
Either add, modify, or delete entries in the IP table. The
MPC-M10/20/25 can have multiple IP table entries.
A defined IP table can be saved to a file or sent to the device.
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When using the MPC-M10/20/25 as a “slave”, edit the “master” control
system’s IP table to include an entry for the MPC-M10/20/25. The entry
should list the MPC-M10/20/25’s IP ID (specified on the
MPC-M10/20/25’s IP table) and its IP address.
Programs and Firmware
Program or firmware files may be distributed from programmers to installers or from
Crestron to dealers. Firmware upgrades are available from the Crestron website as
new features are developed after product releases. One has the option to upload
programs via the programming software or to upload and upgrade via the Crestron
Toolbox. For details on uploading and upgrading, refer to the SIMPL Windows help
file or the Crestron Toolbox help file.
SIMPL Windows
If a SIMPL Windows program is provided, it can be uploaded to the control system
using SIMPL Windows or Crestron Toolbox.
Firmware
Check the Crestron website to find the latest firmware. (New users may be required
to register to obtain access to certain areas of the site, including the FTP site.)
Upgrade MPC-M10/20/25 firmware via Crestron Toolbox.
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Establish communication with the MPC-M10/20/25 and display the
“System Info” window.
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Select
Functions | Firmware…
to upgrade the MPC-M10/20/25 firmware.
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Media Presentation Controller: MPC-M10/20/25
Operations & Installation Guide – DOC. 6701C
