Extron Electronics DMS 1600_2000_3200_3600 User Guide - Manual (Page 117)

DMS 1600, DMS 2000, DMS 3200, and DMS 3600 • Ethernet Connection 111
Connecting as a Telnet Client
The Telnet utility is available from the DOS prompt. Telnet allows you to input SIS commands
to the DMS matrix switcher from the PC via the Ethernet link and the LAN.
Access the DOS prompt and start Telnet as follows:
1. On the Windows task bar, click Start > Run .
2. At the Open prompt, type command .
3. Click OK .
4. At the DOS prompt, type Telnet and then press . The computer returns a
display similar to as shown in figure 76.
Microsoft (R) windows 2000 (TM) Version 5.0 (Build 2195)
Welcome to Microsoft Telnet Client
Telnet Client Build 5.00.99203.1
Escape Character is 'CTRL+]'
Microsoft Telnet>
Figure 76. Telnet Window
Telnet Tips
It is not the intention of this guide to detail all of the operations and functionality of Telnet;
however, some basic level of understanding is necessary for operating the DMS matrix
switcher via Telnet.
Open
Connect to the DMS matrix switcher using the Open command. Once you are connected to
the switcher, you can enter the SIS commands the same as you would if you were using the
RS-232 link.
Connect to the DMS matrix switcher as follows:
1. At the Telnet prompt, type open < IP address > and then press .
If the switcher is not password protected, no further prompts are displayed until
you break or disconnect the connection to the matrix switcher.
If the switcher is password protected, Telnet displays the password prompt.
2. If necessary, at the password prompt, type < password > and then press .
Connection to the switcher via the Ethernet can be password protected. There are
two levels of password protection: administrator and user. A person logged on as an
administrator has full access to all matrix switcher switching capabilities and editing
functions. Users can create ties, set mutes, and view all settings with the exception
of passwords. By default, the DMS matrix switcher ships with both passwords set to
.
Once you are logged in, the switcher returns either
Login Administrator or Login
User . No further prompts are displayed until you break or disconnect the connection to
the DMS matrix switcher.