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Configuring the Hardware
To function properly, the controlling PC and the GSS must be congured correctly: the PC
must be network capable, with the proper protocols installed, and the hardware configured
correctly. The GSS must also be set to recognize and accept commands.
PC Configuration
This manual assumes that you have a Windows PC equipped with an operating network
adapter. To allow your PC to work with Ethernet-controlled products from Extron, the TCP/IP
protocol must be installed and properly configured.
For use on an existing Ethernet LAN intranet, your network administrator can provide you
with a unique IP address or conrm whether you need to set up the GSS for Dynamic Host
Conguration protocol (DHCP) to have an address assigned automatically when you sign on.
Initial Startup
When you power on the GSS for the rst time, there are two ways to set up the IP address:
Use the ARP command method.
Use the direct PC method.
The default web pages that are pre-loaded in the GSS provide a way to recongure the GSS
after it has an active network connection with IP access. These web pages are compatible
with Netscape Navigator (version 6.0 or higher) or Internet Explorer (version 5.5 or higher).
Once the GSS has been congured, an Ethernet (intranet or Internet) connection can
subsequently be used to contact or control it.
GSS Configuration
Configuring the GSS using the ARP command
You can use the Address Resolution Protocol (“ARP”) command to set up an IP address for
your GSS. The ARP command associates the MAC address of the GSS with the assigned IP
address in your computer. You must then use the “ping” command to access the GSS, at
which point the IP address of the device server is reconfigured.
NOTE: Use this setup method in either of two congurations:
Both your PC and the GSS connected to the same LAN using patch (straight)
cables
Direct connect between the two devices using a crossover Ethernet cable.
See “Cabling” and “RJ-45 connector wiring” in the Installation section.
Use the ARP command to congure the IP address as follows:
1. Obtain a valid IP address for the GSS from your network administrator.
2. Obtain the MAC address (UID #) of the GSS from the label on the rear panel.
3. If the GSS has never been configured, and is still set to its factory defaults, proceed
to step 4.
If the GSS has previously been configured, perform an IP settings (mode 4) reset
(see “Reset Button” in the Installation section).
NOTE: Your GSS must be congured with the default IP address (192.168.254.254)
before executing the ARP command.
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