SMX System MultiMatrix Switchers
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Ethernet Connection
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Ethernet Connection
Ethernet Link
The rear panel Ethernet connector on the SMX switcher can be connected
to an Ethernet LAN or WAN. This connection makes SIS control of the
switcher possible using a computer connected to the same LAN.
Ethernet connection
The Ethernet cable can be terminated as a straight-through cable or a crossover
cable and must be properly terminated for your application (figure A-1).
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Crossover cable
— Direct connection between the computer and the
SMX switcher.
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Patch (straight) cable
— Connection of the SMX switcher to an Ethernet
LAN.
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RJ-45
Connector
Insert Twisted
Pair Wires
Pins:
Straight-through Cable
(for connection to a switch, hub, or router)
End 1
End 2
Pin Wire Color
Pin
Wire Color
1
white-orange
1
white-orange
2
orange
2
orange
3
white-green
3
white-green
4
blue
4
blue
5
white-blue
5
white-blue
6
green
6
green
7
white-brown
7
white-brown
8
brown
8
brown
Crossover Cable
(for direct connection to a PC)
End 1
End 2
Pin Wire Color
Pin Wire Color
1
white-orange
1
white-green
2
orange
2
green
3
white-green
3
white-orange
4
blue
4
blue
5
white-blue
5
white-blue
6
green
6
orange
7
white-brown
7
white-brown
8
brown
8
brown
Figure A–1 — RJ-45 connector pinout tables
Default address
To access the SMX switcher via the Ethernet port, you need the switcher’s IP
address. If the address has been changed to an address comprised of words and
characters, the actual numeric IP address can be determined using the Ping utility.
If the address has not been changed, the factory-specified default is 192.168.254.254.
Ping can also be used to test the Ethernet link to the SMX switcher.
Ping to determine Extron IP address
The Microsoft Ping utility is available at the DOS prompt. Ping tests the Ethernet
interface between the computer and the SMX switcher. Ping can also be used to
determine the actual numeric IP address from an alias and to determine the web
address.
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