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Setting up a Routing Switcher
Implement your routing system plan and then use the NK-3G144 device tab in DashBoard to configure the
NK-3G144. The parameters for a routing switcher can be saved to a configuration file.
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An NK-IPS network bridge must be connected to the system.
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Before setting up any parameters for the routing switcher, ensure that all NK Series devices in the routing
switcher system have firmware v2.00 or later.
For More Information on...
• checking and upgrading firmware see “ Checking the Firmware Version of a Device ” on page 33 and
“ Upgrading the Firmware Version of the NK-3G144 ” on page 33.
• saving a configuration file, see “ Saving the Current File for the Routing Switcher ” on page 46.
Implementing Your System Plan
An effective routing switcher system takes careful planning. You may use multiple router levels across several input
and output devices.
The following process for setting up the routing switcher is recommended:
Figure 5.1 Process for setting up the NK-3G144
Update device
details
Set up partitions
Set up input and
output cards
Set up video
referencing
Set up input and
output offsets