AMX MVP-5100 - Manual (Page 27)

Configuring Communication
19 MVP-5100/5150 Modero Viewpoint Touch Panels
Configuring Communication
All control for a MVP-5150 touch panel is established through a NetLinx Master. Communication
between the MVP and the Master consists of using either Wireless Ethernet (DHCP, Static IP) or USB.
References to Ethernet in this manual focus on the use of Wireless Ethernet via the MVP-5150’s WiFi
Card. Configuration for a MVP-5100 touch panel is made through the mini-USB port, as it does not have
a WiFi Card.
In the example below (FIG. 12), three MVP-5150 devices are shown at varying distances from the two
WAP gateways. As with any other WAP network, the gateways are spaced so as to allow a maximum
wireless coverage for the three devices.
When initially installing a MVP-5150, some basic configuration items, including network settings and
NetLinx settings, will need to be set. For more information, refer to the Protected Setup Pages section on
page 55.
Before commencing, verify you are using the latest NetLinx Master and
Modero panel-specific firmware. Verify you are using the latest versions of AMX’s
NetLinx Studio and TPDesign4 programs. Attempting uploads of drivers and firmware
with older versions of NetLinx Studio and TPDesign4 will fail.
FIG. 12 System Deployment Diagram
Network Master
IP
Network
802.11g WAP
802.11g WAP
Panel 1
Panel 2
Panel 3
The MVP-5150 defaults to Ethernet and Auto mode for its Master connection.