Extron Electronics MGP Pro Series User Guide - Manual (Page 114)

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Ping to determine web IP address
The Ping utility has a modifier, -a , that directs the command to return the web address
rather than the numeric IP address.
At the prompt, enter
ping -a IP address . The reply that the computer returns is similar to
the Ping response shown in figure 46 on the previous page, except that when you specify
the -a modifier, the line Pinging... reports the web IP address instead of the numeric IP
address, regardless of whether you entered the actual numeric IP address or an alias name.
Connecting as a Telnet Client
The Telnet utility is available from the command prompt. Telnet allows you to input SIS
commands to the MGP Pro from the PC via the Ethernet link and the LAN.
Starting Telnet
Access the command prompt and start Telnet as follows:
1. For Windows XP or earlier: From the Windows Start menu, select Run... . The
Run window opens.
For Windows 7 or later: Click
Start on the Windows taskbar.
2. For Windows XP or earlier: In the Open text field, enter command .
For Windows 7 or later: In the Search programs and files field, enter command .
3. Click OK or press . A command window opens.
4. At the prompt, enter telnet . The computer returns a display similar to figure 47.
Welcome to Microsoft Telnet Client
Escape Character is 'CTRL+]'
Microsoft Telnet>
Figure 47. Telnet Screen
Operating using Telnet
This guide does not detail all of the operations and functionality of Telnet. However, some
basic level of understanding is necessary for operating the MGP Pro via Telnet.
Connecting to the MGP Pro (Open command)
You connect to the MGP Pro using the Open command. After your computer is connected
to the processor, you can enter the SIS commands the same as you would if you were
using the RS-232 or RS-422 link.
Connect to the MGP Pro as follows:
1. At the Telnet prompt, enter open IP address .
• If the MGP Pro is not password-protected, no further prompts are displayed
until you disconnect from the unit.
• If the MGP Pro is password-protected, Telnet displays the password prompt.