Matrox Extio 3 Series, User Manual

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Changing the operation mode of your
devices
If you change the operation mode of your Extio 3 configuration (for example, changing from
networked mode to point-to-point mode, or vice versa, or from networked mode to virtual private
network mode), or vice versa, you need to do the following:
1
Disconnect the network cables from your Matrox transmitter device and receiver device
(
see “Connecting your Extio 3 devices” ).
2
Perform a configuration reset on your transmitter device and receiver device ( see
“Hardware reboot or configuration reset”, page 77 ).
3
Change the connection setup of your devices ( see “Connecting your Extio 3 devices”,
page 28 ).
4
Reboot both your Matrox transmitter device and receiver devices ( see “Rebooting or
resetting your Extio 3 device”, page 76 ). Note : This step is not required if you’re using
RJ45 connections.
5
Configure your Extio 3 devices again:
 Networked mode – Use Extio Central Manager software to configure your devices.
For more information, see your Matrox Extio Central Manager user guide.
 Point-to-Point mode – Use the OSD to configure your devices ( see “Setting up
point-to-point mode”, page 70 ).
Changing from copper to fiber optic
When you have to switch from copper Ethernet to fiber optic cables, you need to do the following:
1
Disconnect the network cables from your Matrox transmitter device and receiver device
(
see “Connecting your Extio 3 devices” ).
2
Perform a configuration reset on your transmitter device and receiver device ( see
“Hardware reboot or configuration reset”, page 77 ).
3
Switch the power off. Note : Never hot plug the SFP module.
4
Replace the copper cables with fiber optic cables.
5
Switch the power on.