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Identification, Operation, Front panel indicators – Extron Electronics IPL T SFI244 User Manual

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Identification

f

MAC address — The unique user hardware ID number (MAC address) of the unit (for

example, 00-05-A6-00-00-01).

Operation

Connect power cords and turn on the display output devices (projectors, monitors, VCRs),
control devices (switchers, scalers, network equipment).

Check indicator LEDs on the PC or laptop, on the unit and on the network hub or router,
and so on, to ensure that all devices are plugged in and communicating. The
IPL T SFI244 is now ready to be configured (see

Connection and Configuration

).

If connection or communication problems occur, see

Troubleshooting

. If the

troubleshooting tips do not help, check with your local network administrator, or call the
Extron S

3

Sales & Technical Support Hotline.

Front Panel Indicators

The front panel of the IPL T SFI244 has several indicator LEDs that show the current status
of communications to and from the unit. A Reset button (

b

) is also available from the

front panel, in a small recess next to the Power LED.

IPL T SFI244

1

R

100

COM

TX

LINK

ACT

2

RX

1

3

2

4

1

3

2

4

I/O

IR

®

4

5

6

8

7

3

2

1

9

Figure 7.

IPL T SFI244 Front Panel

a

Power LED — A green LED lights to indicate that the unit is receiving power.

b

Reset button (recessed) — See

Resetting the unit

for details on this multi-function

Reset button.

c

IR learning receiver — This smaller infrared receiver “learns” commands from other

devices’ IR remote controls. Refer to the IR Learner Software help file for IR Learning
procedures.

d

COM ports — A green LED indicates that data is being transmitted or received (TX or

RX).

e

I/O ports — A green LED indicates that the corresponding I/O port (1-4) is active.

f

IR ports — A green LED lights to indicate that the corresponding IR port (1-4) is

transmitting data.

g

100 LED — A green LED lights to indicate that the connection speed is 100 Mbps. If

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