AMX NMX-ENC-N2412A Quick Start Guide

QUICK START GUIDE

N2412A/N2422A 4K Keyboard and Mouse Series

Overview

The NMX-ENC-N2412A Encoder and NMX-DEC-N2422A Decoder feature keyboard and mouse extension over IP, output scaling, serial, balanced audio, HDMI video connection, Power-over-Ethernet (PoE+), and 1G SFP support for compressed networked AV video.

The N2412A Encoder converts video, audio, and control to IP packets for switching and distribution over standard networks. The N2422A Decoder accepts the HD over IP streams and converts them back to synchronized audio and video to allow any video source to any display.

USB Mini-B Port on Encoder

Two USB Standard-A Ports on Decoder

1G SFP port on both Encoders and Decoders (Encoder shown above) accepts compatible fiber transceivers or direct attach cables

(fiber or copper cabling)

FIG. 1 N24X2 USB AND SFP PORTS

Basic Installation Guidelines

Connections	Options
Power:	PoE: Connect the unit’s P0 port to an active, PoE+ enabled
	network switch.
	External power supply: If not using PoE+ for power, connect a
	12V regulated power supply (part number FGN9313) to the unit’s
	two-pin terminal block plug connector labeled +12V 3A.
Network:	PoE units: If using PoE+ to power the unit, you should already
	have a network connection.
	Externally powered units: If not using PoE+, connect the P0 port
	to the network using an Ethernet cable, or connect the P1 port to
	the network with the appropriate cable (fiber transceiver or direct-
	attach cable is required).
	Daisy-chain configuration: Once network connection is
	established to one unit, you can daisy chain additional units by
	connecting Ethernet cables between devices using their P0 and/or
	P1 ports. Keep in mind that the number of units supported in this
	configuration is limited by bandwidth (total aggregate streams
	must be less than 1 Gb/s).
	NOTE: PoE+ power is only supplied to the unit connected directly to
	the network. All other units in the daisy-chain must have an
	external power supply.
Video:	N2412A Encoders
	• For video encoding of a digital source, connect the source to the
	Encoder’s HDMI IN port using a video cable with an HDMI
	connector (or adapter).
	• For video encoding of an analog source, connect the source to
	the Encoder’s VGA IN port using a video cable with a VGA
	connector (or component adapter).
	N2422A Decoders
	• For video decoding, connect a digital display to the Decoder’s
	HDMI OUT port using a video cable with an HDMI connector (or
	adapter).
Audio:	N2412A Encoders
	• For audio encoding, connect a line level analog audio source to
	the Audio input terminal block plug connector, or
	• Use the embedded audio from the video source.
	N2422A Decoders
	• For analog audio decoding, connect a line level analog audio
	device to the Audio output terminal block plug connector, or
	• Send embedded digital audio (embedded in the HDMI
	connection) to a monitor’s speakers.

Product Specifications

Models Available:	NMX-ENC-N2412A Encoders
	NMX-DEC-N2422A Decoders
Power Requirements:	PoE: Can be powered via a PoE+ switch or other equipment with a
	PoE+ source. Conforms to IEEE 802.3at Class 4 (802.3at Type 2).
	External power supply: 3.0 Amp @ 12 Volts DC; 100-240 Volts AC
	power supply; Part number FGN9313 (sold separately).
Dimensions (HWD):	1.05” x 7.888” x 5.5” (2.67cm x 20.04cm x 14cm)
Weight:	1.55 lbs (0.7kg)
Certifications:	FCC, CE, and UL
Environmental:	Temperature: 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
	Humidity: 10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Mounting Options:	Stand alone, surface mount, wall mount, or rack mount.*

NOTE: *Mounting wings (part number N9101) required for surface and wall mounting. Rack shelf (part number N9102) or card cage (part number N9206) required for rack mounting. Shelf accommodates two side-by-side N-Series Encoders and Decoders.

Card cage accommodates up to six N-Series Encoder and Decoder cards (mix and match any series). Mounting accessories sold separately and are compatible with most N-Series devices.

Establishing Connection

N24X2 devices are shipped with DHCP as their default IP mode. The IP address is assigned automatically based on the network DHCP server. If no DHCP server is found, the unit will use Auto IP mode instead (with a default IP address of 169.254.xxx.xxx).

Before using your N24X2 unit, it must be configured using the free N-Able device management software. However, you will not be able to configure units until they are in the same subnet as the host computer. The sample steps below show how the required changes (to the host computer’s IP settings) are made in a Windows environment.

Steps for IP address configuration (for Windows 8):

1.From the Control Panel > Network and Internet dialog box, select Network and Sharing Center.

2.Select Change adapter settings.

3.Select the wired interface connected to your AV network.

4.Click the Properties button.

5.Scroll down in the list to the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) option. Highlight it and click the Properties button.

6.Enable the Use the following IP address option, and enter the static IP address provided to you by your network administrator.

NOTE: If the computer does not need Internet access, you can simply enter a unique 169.254.xxx.xxx IP address with a 255.255.0.0 Subnet mask. Please contact your network administrator if you are unsure of how to configure the existing interface. If the computer has a statically-assigned IP address, click on the Advanced button. Then click Add to enter a unique 169.254.xxx.xxx address with a subnet of 255.255.0.0.

Steps for auto discovering devices on the network:

1.Use the host computer to download and install the latest version of N-Able:

PC version - http://www.amx.com/products/N-ABLE-PC.asp Mac version - http://www.amx.com/products/N-ABLE-MAC.asp

2.Attach your N24X2 unit(s) to the layer-3 network switch.

3.Disable the wireless adapter on your computer (it must be hard-wired to the switch).

4.Connect the host computer to the layer-3 network switch.

5.Open the N-Able application.

If all devices do not appear automatically, click the Auto Discover button on the Unit Management tab. This issues a broadcast command that will discover all units even if they are not in the same IP subnet.

Logging in Using N-Able Software

Once the host IP address is configured properly, you can view all discovered units using the N-Able software. Access the N24X2 units from the following tabs:

•Unit Management tab - N2400 Encoder/Decoder is listed in the Type field.

•Video Matrix tab - N24X2 units are found on the N2400 sub-tab of this screen.

Double-click the unit’s name (in one of the lists mentioned above) to view its control page. If prompted, enter admin and password for the default username and password. Once logged in, you can change the username and password (using the options on the unit’s Settings page).

NOTE: If you would like for N-Able to support auto-login to your units, make sure N-Able’s Device Auto-login settings match the unit’s username and password (by selecting N-Able > Settings from the N-Able tool bar).

NOTE: N24X2 units force HTTPS connections, so your web browser may give you a security warning. N-Able on Windows will ask you to download OpenSSL for Windows to connect HTTPS.