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MFS-8 N
ETWORK
S
WITCH
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NSTALLATION
M
ANUAL
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need to use a MFS-8 in a Total Control system?
If you are only controlling a Home Theater with a MRX-10, and
there are no Total Control streaming sources like the DMS-1200 or
DMS-100 in the system, then the answer is NO, you do not need
to use a MFS-8. If you have DMS-1200(s) or DMS-100(s) in the
system, then the answer is YES, you must use a MFS-8 in the
system, connected to those components.
2. Can I connect both PoE (Power over Ethernet) devices like KP-
4000 keypads and Non-PoE devices to the MFS-8?
No, you cannot use an MFS-8 to power Keypads or Cameras -- it is
not PoE.
3. What if I have more than eight streaming devices?
You can connect a standard network switch to the MFS-8 to expand
the MAC Filtering capabilities of the MFS-8.
4. Can I connect a WAP (Wireless Access Point) to the MFS-8?
No, the WAP will not function properly when multiple streams are
occurring in the system. Connect the WAP to a standard PoE net-
work switch, outside of the MFS-8. Never connect a WAP to the
MFS-8.
5. I have one CAT5 cable going to a room where my client has a
network printer and a PC and I need to install a DMS-100 Single
Zone Amplifier, via the same CAT5 cable, in the room. How do I
connect everything?
In the room where you plan to install the DMS-100, connect a stan-
dard network switch to the incoming CAT5, and then connect the
DMS-100, PC and Printer to the switch. It is not recommended to
connect PCs used for internet gaming to a MFS-8, as this may
affect the performance of video gaming during heavy stream usage.
Specifications
Microprocessor:
55MHz RISC
Memory:
4 Megabits of Serial Flash, 512KB Flash, 128KB SRAM
Network:
Switching - Eight 10/100 Ethernet ports, LAN - One
10/100 Ethernet port
Power Supply:
12V External Power Supply
Size:
1.5” x 9.8” x 4.9” (H X W x D)
Weight:
0.78 lbs. (0.35kg)
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