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Configuring the Matrix
4.1
Configuring the Matrix
Before you configure your matrix, you will need to contact your network
administrator to obtain the following information:
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an IP address for the matrix
•
TCP port number
Each device on your network must have a unique address so that all devices
can communicate simultaneously over the same network. These unique
addresses are called IP addresses, and are assigned by your network
administrator. An IP address is a set of four decimal number, separated by
periods, example 169.254.111.111.
To set the IP address from the touch screen refer to section 5.6.4 Setup –
Network Name and look under Port Number.
CAUTION: It is important that no two devices are assigned the same IP
address. Both devices may fail to communicate on the network.
To set the TCP port from the touch screen refer to section 5.6.5.
4.2
MAC Address
Your matrix has a unique built-in MAC address associated with the Ethernet
card inside the matrix. The MAC address is a 48-bit number assigned at the
factory. You don’t need to know the MAC address to configure your matrix.
4.3
Ethernet Connections
To connect your Matrix to a LAN hub, the use of a “straight-through” cable is
required. To connect to a single computer and avoid using a LAN hub, a
special “cross-over” cable or adapter that acts like a LAN hub must be used. If
you try to connect to a single computer using a “straight-through” cable, it will
not work.
