5. Device Concept
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Applied firmware package: v1.2.0b9 | LDC software: v2.5.10b1
The device can be controlled via Ethernet (standard RJ45 connector). This interface supports:
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Configure the device with Lightware Device Controller. For more information about the LDC, see
Software Control - Lightware Device Controller
section.
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Control Lightware devices with LW3 command protocols. See more details about the Lightware
protocol in the
section.
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Establish the connection to Lightware Device Updater v2 software and perform Firmware Update.
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Create local network, passthrough the Ethernet data traffic.
From v1.2.0 firmware package:
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The
switcher provides WS/WSS services on its 80 (for WS) and 443 (for WSS) ports to control the
device with
LW3 protocol commands. For more details see
section.
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REST API interface is also desiged for control UCX switcher. See more details in
section.
USB- Ethernet Bridge
The built-in USB- Ethernet bridge provides Ethernet for the USB-C connection. It is still available while the
USB 3.1 Gen1 data channels are reserved for video or USB data transmission as it uses the USB-2.0 layer.
System Requirements of USB- Ethernet Bridge
The built-in USB- Ethernet bridge operates as a third-party USB Ethernet hub.
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Windows operation systems handle it plug and play.
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MacOS X operation systems require driver installation. Please find the driver on the following link:
https://www.microchip.com/SWLibraryWeb/producttc.aspx?product=OBJ-LAN95xx-MAC_OS_X
ATTENTION!
Enabling the third-party device operation is necessary (System Preferences -> Security &
Privacy -> General -> Allow software driver from "Microchip").
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For the other operation systems, please find the driver on the following link:
https://www.microchip.com/wwwproducts/en/LAN9512
5.6.
Ethernet Interface
Summary of Ethernet ports
USB-C
Secure
Control
Ethernet
Utility
Ethernet
Configurable
Ethernet
8
1
8
1
UCX-2x1-HC30
1x
UCX-2x2-H30
UCX-4x2-HC30
2x
UCX-4x2-HC30D
2x
Ethernet Port Diagram
USB-C in
USB-C in
CPU
Ethernet
Ethernet
Ethernet
USB-Ethernet
bridge
USB-Ethernet
bridge
Ethernet
Layer
10/100
10/100
10/100
10/100
10/100
10/100
*UCX-2x2-H30 model has two Ethernet ports.