Extron Electronics IPL T SFI244 User Manual

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Configuring the IPL T SFI244 using direct PC connection

This type of connection is used initially to connect to and configure the IPL T SFI244.
The unit’s default settings (IP address, subnet mask, and [optional] administrator name
and password) must be changed in order to use the unit on an intranet (LAN) or on the
Internet (WAN).

Plug one end of a CAT 5, crossover Ethernet cable into the rear panel Ethernet
connector on the IPL T SFI244. See

figure 6

for RJ-45 connector wiring.

Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on your PC.

Right-click on the Network Neighborhood or My Network Places icon on your
Windows (98, 2000, NT, ME, XP) desktop and select properties from the menu.

Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the list and click on Properties. (If you
are using Windows 2000, right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties
from the menu, then select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the list and click on
Properties again.) If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is not on the list, it must be
added (installed). Refer to your Windows user manual or the online Help system for
information on how to install the TCP/IP protocol.

Write down your current IP address and subnet mask below. If your PC is set to
“Obtain an IP address automatically,” make a note of that, instead.
IP Address:

. . .

Subnet Mask:

. . .

Click on Specify an IP address or Use the following IP address (depending on
your operating system), and leave the default gateway blank. Enter the following
values:
IP address: 192.168.254.253

Subnet Mask: 255.255.0.0

Save the changes and exit the Network setup. Reboot the PC, if required, for the
changes to become effective.

Launch your Web browser (Internet Explorer), and type
“http://192.168.254.254/index.html” in the Address field. The IPL T SFI244 default
Web page is displayed. See

IPL T SFI244 Interface Configuration

for more

information on configuring your unit.

After configuring the IPL T SFI244 interface, repeat steps 3 and 4 to change your
TCP/IP settings back to their original configuration.

Firmware upgrades

Firmware upgrades become available as improvements are made to the versatility and
functionality of the IPL T SFI244. These upgrades are available for download from the
Extron Web site. See

Upgrading the firmware

for more information on upgrading the

firmware.

IPL T SFI244 • Connection and Configuration