Downloading the software and getting started, Locating software, firmware, and, Driver files on the extron website – Extron Electronics IPL Pro Series User Guide PRELIMINARY User Manual
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Downloading the Software and Getting Started
GC software updates and a large variety of device drivers can be downloaded from the
Download page on the Extron website (
).
When you locate the desired software or driver package, follow the on-screen directions to
download and install it.
Locating Software, Firmware, and Driver Files on the Extron Website
There are three main ways to find software, firmware, and device drivers within
:
•
Via links from the web page for the specific product
•
Via the
page (Click on the Download tab at the top of any page
within www.extron.com.)
•
Via links from search results
NOTE: For some software you have the option to click the
Download Now button to
begin downloading the software file. For other software there is a link for contacting
an Extron support representative who can provide you access to the latest version.
To obtain Global Configurator (GC Professional, GC Plus) software, you must have
an Extron Insider account and contact an Extron support representative. Extron
provides training to our customers on how to use the software. Access to Global
Configurator Professional is available to users who successfully complete Extron
Control Professional Certification.
NOTE: New RS-232 and Ethernet drivers are required. You must use serial and
Ethernet drivers developed specifically for the IP Link Pro platform. With the exception
of IR device drivers, drivers used for the previous generation
IP Link (non-Pro) control processors are not compatible.
Via links from the web page for the specific product
1.
Navigate to the web page for the specific product model by either...
•
Typing the model name into the search field in the upper right of any Extron web
page and clicking the magnifying glass icon
or
•
Selecting the model name from the Product Shortcuts drop-down list in the
upper left of the Extron home page or Products page.
2.
Click the Downloads tab in the middle of the product page. A list of available software,
firmware, and documents for that model appears on screen.
3.
Click on the name of the desired software or firmware to start downloading the file, or
click on the link for device drivers to navigate to a page from which you can select either
a driver package or specific drivers for individual devices.
For Global Configurator in GC Professional mode, you must first attend Extron training,
pass a proficiency test, and achieve Extron Control Professional Certification before
being able to download that program.
Via the Download Center page
1.
Click on the Download tab at the top of any page within www.extron.com to access
the
2.
Click on the link for the desired software product category (such as IP Link Pro
software, TouchLink software, or device drivers) in the center of the screen. A page
opens that allows you to make more specific selections from within that category.
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