Extron electronics 6400s, User Manual

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Fiber Matrix 6400 Switcher • Matrix Software
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Editing the Extron IP address while connected via the Ethernet port can
immediately disconnect the user from the matrix switcher. Extron recommends
editing this field using the RS-232/RS-422 link and protecting the Ethernet
access to this screen by assigning an administrator’s password to qualified and
knowledgeable personnel only.
Edit this field as follows:
1 . Click in the Matrix IP address field. The pointer tool becomes a text cursor.
2 . Edit the address as desired.
3 . Press the Tab key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the
Matrix IP Address field.
4 . Click on the Take button to make the address change take effect.
Extron Name/Descriptor field
The Extron Name/Descriptor field contains the name used as the “from”
information when the matrix switcher e-mails notification of its failed or repaired
status. This descriptor can be changed to any valid name, up to 24 alphanumeric
characters.
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The following characters are invalid in the Extron Name/Descriptor field:
{space} + ~ , @ = ‘ [ ] { } < > ’ “ ; : | \ and ?.
Edit this field as follows:
1 . Click in the Extron Name/Descriptor field. The pointer tool becomes a text
cursor.
2 . Edit the name as desired.
3 . Press the Tab key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the
Extron Name/Descriptor field.
4 . Click on the
Take
button to make the name change take effect.
Gateway IP Address field
The Gateway IP Address field identifies the address of the gateway to the mail
server to be used if the matrix switcher and the mail server are not on the same
subnet. Standard IP protocol rules apply to the Gateway IP address.
Edit this field as follows:
1 . Click in the Gateway IP Address field. The pointer tool becomes a text cursor.
2 . Edit the address as desired.
3 . Press the Tab key on the keyboard or click in another field to exit the
Gateway IP Address field.
4 . Click the Take button to make the address change take effect.