Extron Electronics ISM 182 - Manual (Page 73)

6-7 Integration Scaling Matrix Switcher • Ethernet Operation
Administration fields
• Ethernet connection to the switcher, either by entering SIS commands (see
chapter 4, Programmer’s Guide) or using the Control Program (see chapter 5,
Switcher Software) is password protected.
• Connection via HTML pages and connection via the RS-232 port are not
password protected.
On password-protected connections, there are two levels of protection:
administrator and user. Administrators have full access to all ISM switching
capabilities and editing functions. Users can select video and/or audio for output,
select test patterns, set RGB and audio mutes, select a blue screen, and view all
settings with the exception of passwords.
The administration fields on the System Configuration page are for entering and
verifying administrator and user passwords. Passwords are case sensitive and are
limited to 12 upper case and lower case alphanumeric characters. Each password
must be entered twice; once in the password field and then repeated in the re-enter
password field. Characters in these fields are masked by asterisks (*****). If you do
not want to password protect an access level, leave the password field and the re-
enter password field blank. After entering the desired password in both fields,
click the Submit button.
If a password has been inadvertently changed to an unknown value, you can
still connect to the switcher via the RS-232 link, which is not password
protected. When connected via the RS-232 link, using either SIS commands
(see chapter 4, Programmer’s Guide) or under Windows program control
(see chapter 5, Switcher Software), you can look up and, if desired, change a
password.
ISM IP Settings fields
The ISM IP Settings fields provides a location for observing and editing settings
unique to the Ethernet interface. After editing any of the settings on this page, click
the Submit button.
ISM IP Address field
The ISM IP Address field contains the IP address of the connected ISM. This value
is encoded in the flash memory on the controller circuit board.
Valid IP addresses consist of four 1-, 2-, or 3-digit numeric subfields separated by
dots (periods). Each field can be numbered from 000 through 255. Leading zeroes,
up to 3 digits total per field, are optional. Values of 256 and above are invalid.
The default address is 192.168.254.254, but if this conflicts with other equipment at
your installation, you can change the IP address to any valid value.
ISM Name field
The ISM Name field contains the name of the switcher. This is helpful in
identifying the switcher in multiple-unit networks. This name field can be changed
to any valid name, up to 12 alphanumeric characters.
Hardware Address field
The Hardware Address is hardcoded on the controller board and cannot be
changed.