Matrox Extio 3 Series, User Manual

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12 Matrox Extio 3 Series – User Guide
Getting started
The following outlines the steps for installing, connecting, and setting up your Extio 3 device. The set
up differs for networked, point-to-point, and VPN modes.
Networked mode
In networked mode, Extio 3 devices operate over a copper-based or fiber-based Gigabit Ethernet
network.
1
Install your card – see “Installing your Extio 3 transmitter card”, page 25 .
2
Connect your devices – see “Connecting your Extio 3 devices”, page 28 .
3
Validate your setup – see “Description of LEDs”, page 40 .
4
Update your firmware – see “Updating your Extio 3 firmware”, page 44 .
5
Validate your network discovery – see “Validating network discovery”, page 50 .
6
Install your Extio Central Manager software – see “Installing Matrox Extio Central
Manager software”, page 50 .
7
Configure your Extio devices through Extio Central Manager software – For more
information on using Extio Central Manager software, see the Matrox Extio Central
Manager User Guide.
8
Log into your receiver and switch to different transmitters (OSD) – see “Using the OSD
(On-Screen Display)”, page 52 .
Point-to-point mode
In point-to-point mode, Extio 3 transmitter and receiver devices are directly linked to each other
using copper or fiber optic cable.
1
Install your card – see “Installing your Extio 3 transmitter card”, page 25 .
2
Connect your devices – see “Connecting your Extio 3 devices”, page 28 .
3
Update your firmware – see “Updating your Extio 3 firmware”, page 44 .
4
Enable point-to-point mode – see “Using the OSD (On-Screen Display)”, page 71 and
“Setting up point-to-point mode”, page 70 .
5
Configure your Extio devices – see “Basic functions”, page 71 .