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Matrox Maevex Series – User Guide
Network connector
The network connectors on your product use indicator lights (LEDs) to
provide information on the network activity and presence. The following
describes the different network connector LEDs.
Validating network discovery
Maevex devices are initially assigned their IP addresses through DHCP (Dynamic Host Control
Protocol). After connecting your devices, we recommend verifying that all your devices are discovered
by the network.
Windows 10/8.1/7
– To make sure all your devices are discovered by the network:
Windows 10
– Click
Start
Æ
File Explorer
Æ
Network
. Under
Other Devices
, make sure
all the Maevex devices connected are listed.
Windows 8
.1 – From the
Start
screen, go to
All Apps
Æ
Windows System
Æ
File Explorer
Æ
Network
. Under
Other Devices
, make sure all the Maevex devices connected are listed.
Windows 7
– Click
Start
Æ
Acessories
Æ
Windows Explorer
Æ
Network
. Under
Other
Devices
, make sure all the Maevex devices connected are listed.
If prompted to enable network discovery and file sharing on your network when validating network
discovery, enable these two features by clicking on the prompt at the top of your Windows Explorer
window. These two features must be enabled for PowerStream Plus software to detect the Maevex
devices.
After validating your connection setup, install Matrox PowerStream Plus software (
Matrox PowerStream Plus software”, page 34
LED color
Network activity
Network presence
No LED (black)
No data transfer in progress
or no network detected.
No communication
established.
Green (flashing)
Data transfer in progress.
—
Orange
—
Network communication
established.
Network
activity
Network
presence