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Network Communication Setup
Network setup is essential prior to configuration. Use the following flowchart as a guide to setting up the control processor for
network use.
Open the Toolbelt software from within
Global Configurator (GC Professional or GC Plus mode)
or as the stand-alone application.
Start Device Discovery.
Toolbelt displays a list of all Extron control devices
connected to the network.
Using the MAC address, locate the desired device
in the list and select it.
Network Communication Setup
Connect the control processor
and PC to the same network.
Apply power to all devices.
Use the Set IP feature in Toolbelt
or
use the Toolbelt
Manage
>
Network Settings
tab
feature to enter the IP address, subnet address,
and gateway, then configure other network settings
as needed.
Figure 1.
Network Setup
Mounting
Securely mount the control processor and other devices and attach cables using the wiring section (
Cabling and Features
on
page 5) as a wiring guide. Optional 1U rack shelves and furniture mounting bracket kits are available for use with the control
processor. Read and follow the instructions and UL guidelines that come with the rack shelf or mounting kit for installation
procedures.
See the product-specific page at
www.extron.com
for a list of compatible accessories for mounting your control processor.
