Extron electronic 325, 225 User Manual 2
VNM Enterprise Controller • Setup Guide
The Extron VNM Enterprise Controller is a dedicated control device used to manage
large VN-Matrix systems. The VNM Enterprise Controller allows users to view, manage,
and dynamically control multiple VN-Matrix systems and networked VN-Matrix
domains from a single user interface.
This guide provides basic instructions for an experienced installer to configure and operate a single VNM Enterprise
Controller using a basic VN-Matrix system.
NOTE: See the VNM Enterprise Controller User Guide, VN-Matrix 200 Series User Guide, VN-Matrix 225 Series User Guide,
VN-Matrix 300 User Guide, and the VN-Matrix 325 User Guide for complete installation, network configuration,
and mounting information. User guides are available at www.extron.com.
Initial Installation and Conguration of Devices
Step 1 — Determine the Default Network Settings
Before any device is connected
to a network, the default
network settings of each
device must be changed. On an
existing network, check with
the network administrator for a
range of available IP addresses.
RGB
DVI
or
On a closed network that is
used exclusively for VN-Matrix
PC (Source)
devices, it is recommended
to use addresses within the
range of 192.168.254.1 through
Local IP Address: 192.168.254.101
Controller IP Address: 192.168.254.254
192.168.254.254 with a subnet
mask of 255.255.255.0.
Figure 1 shows an example
Figure 1. Example VN-Matrix Network Configuration
addressing scheme for a
simple system that contains a VNM Enterprise Controller, an encoder, and a decoder.
RS-232 RS-232
Browser User
Control
LAN -1
LAN -2
STATUS
VNM 200 (Encoder)
Ethernet
VN-MATRIX 200 SERIES
RGB/DVI OVER IP
VNM Enterprise Controller (System Controller)
Local Network
Switch
Local IP Address: 192.168.254.254
Controller IP Address: 192.168.254.254
Ethernet
Ethernet
Ethernet
LAN -1
LAN -2
STATUS
VNM 225 (Decoder)
VN-MATRIX 200 SERIES
Local IP Address: 192.168.254.102
Controller IP Address: 192.168.254.254
DVI
RGB/DVI OVER IP
Display
Step 2 — Install and Congure the VN-Matrix 200 / 225 / 300 / 325 Devices
Connect these devices as necessary and power them on. Configure the network settings of these devices using a PC running
HyperTerminal. For installation and configuration instructions, see the setup guides included with these devices. Figure 1
can also be used as a guide for configuring network settings.
Step 3 — Connect the VNM Enterprise Controller to the VN-Matrix Network
While directly looking at the rear panel of the VNM Enterprise Controller, connect the VN-Matrix network
to the left Ethernet connector of the controller using Category (CAT) 6 twisted pair cable.
Left Connector
NOTE: The right Ethernet connector should be used only if a secondary VNM Enterprise Controller
is installed. For information on how to set up a secondary VNM Enterprise Controller, see the
VNM Enterprise Controller User Guide.
Right Connector
Step 4 — Power on the VNM Enterprise Controller
Plug a standard IEC power cord into the controller and connect it to a 100 to 240 VAC, 50 Hz or 60 Hz power source.
Step 5 — Congure the Network Settings of the VNM Enterprise Controller
The VNM Enterprise Controller is preconfigured with the following network settings:
IP address: 192.168.254.254
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
NOTE: With these settings, the VN-Matrix 200 / 225 / 300 / 325 devices must use IP addresses within the range of
192.168.254.1 through 192.168.254.253 and use the same subnet mask. The example in figure 1 uses the default
settings of the VNM Enterprise Controller.
Use the following procedure to change the network settings of the VNM Enterprise Controller, if necessary.
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VNM Enterprise Controller • Setup Guide (Continued)
a. Configure the network settings of a control PC so that it is
using an IP address within 192.168.254.1 to 192.168.254.253
and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Connect the control PC to
the VN-Matrix network.
b. Open a web browser on the control PC and type in the
IP address of the VNM Enterprise Controller into the address
bar (for example, http://192.168.254.254). The login screen
appears in the browser (see figure 2).
c. Enter the appropriate username and password.
NOTE: The default username is admin. By default,
no password is required. Entries are case sensitive.
d. Click Login or press the <Enter> key. The Devices page
appears (see figure 3).
e. From the Devices page, click the Configuration tab. The
Configuration page appears.
f. From the Configuration page, click the Network link
(see figure 4).
g. Change the IP Address, Netmask, and Gateway fields as
necessary. The MTU field does not need to be changed. Click
Apply Changes, located at the lower right corner of the
web page, to save the configuration. The VNM Enterprise
Controller restarts. The controller network settings are
properly configured after powering up.
h. Configure the IP address of the control PC so that it is within
the address range of the VNM Enterprise Controller.
Figure 2. Enterprise Controller Login Page
Figure 3. Devices Page
NOTE: Complete this step only if the IP address of the
VNM Enterprise Controller is using a network
prefix or subnet other than 192.168.254.xxx.
i. If necessary, restart the control PC to save the configuration.
Figure 4. Network Configuration Page
Step 6 — Set Up the VNM Enterprise Controller as the System Controller
a. Click the Configuration tab. The Configuration page appears (if login is required, follow steps 5b through 5e).
b. From the Configuration page, click the System config link (see figure 5).
c. From the Protocol drop-down menu, select the transport protocol that will be used throughout the VN-Matrix system.
NOTES: • The default transport protocol is unicast.
• Unicast supports up to four simultaneous streams from a single encoder.
• TCP supports a single stream from a single encoder.
• Multicast supports a single stream that can be used by multiple decoders. This protocol requires a
network that supports Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) snooping for correct operation.
d. Ensure that the Clean Switch option is checked to
enable smooth transitions when switching between
VN-Matrix 200 / 225 device streams.
NOTE: VN-Matrix 300 / 325 devices do not support
Clean Switch and will ignore this setting.
e. If necessary, clear the Controllers field by highlighting the
displayed IP addresses and clicking Delete.
f. Click Add. Enter the IP address of the VNM Enterprise
Controller (use the IP address that was created in step 5g)
into the window that appears and click OK.
g. Save the configuration by clicking Apply Changes, located at
the lower right corner of the web page. The VNM Enterprise
Controller restarts the web-based user interface and is
assigned as the system controller.
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Figure 5. System Configuration Page
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