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Instruction Manual – DXLink™ Twisted Pair Transmitters/Receiver
Quick Reference Tables for Modes
The modes listed in the following three tables are those supported by DXLink Transmitters and Receivers. The
Quick Reference Tables are intended to help users navigate the many modes available for system setup and use.
For complete information on any of the modes listed, see the relevant sections or chapter referenced at the end of
the Descriptions.
Quick Reference Table – Modes for Handling System Architecture
Mode
Description
DXLink Modes
DXLink Modes refer to the type of physical components and how they are connected to make up
the system. When Transmitters and Receivers are cabled into a system and powered on, they
automatically detect the DXLink Mode they are being used in.
Endpoint Mode:
• When the system is setup to use Transmitters and/or Receivers with an Enova DGX Digital
Media Switcher or an applicable Enova DVX Solution, the system is in Endpoint Mode (see
example on page 38).
Or
• When a TX is directly connected to an RX but, in addition, the TX and/or RX is connected to a
NetLinx Central Controller via a LAN or directly connected to the Controller, the system is in
Endpoint Mode (see example on page 40).
Extender Mode:
• When a TX is directly connected to an RX, the system is in Extender Mode (see example on
page 41).
For further information, reference #2 Toggle DIP switch settings for DXLink Mode (see page 44)
and DXLink System SEND_COMMANDs (see page 96).
Quick Reference Table – Modes for Handling Addressing/Networking
Mode
Description
IP Addressing Mode
IP Addressing Modes refer to network connection settings. By default, all network connection
settings are turned OFF.
Static IP Mode:
• This mode configures the network connection to one stable IP address the device will use
continuously.
DHCP Mode
:
• This mode configures the network connection to choose a new IP address for each network
session.
To enable network capability, see “Network Configuration” on page 64.
ID Mode
ID (Identify) Mode refers to the protocol for enabling a user to establish device addresses. This
Mode, accessible through NetLinx Studio, places the entire system on hold while it waits for an
event from a NetLinx device in the named system (e.g., pressing the ID Pushbutton on the TX or
RX). For further information, see “Assign a Device Address (ID Mode)” on page 68.
Ethernet Modes
Ethernet Modes refer to the LAN configuration settings.
Auto Mode:
• This mode configures the LAN driver to discover its own settings based on the network it is
connected to.
Speed/Duplex Mode:
• This mode configures the LAN driver to calculate its speed as either 10 or 100 and to
communicate in either half- or full-duplex.
Ethernet Mode discovery and configuration information is available through Telnet commands.
For further information, see “Establishing a Terminal Connection Via Telnet” on page 108.
