Sierra Video Ethernet TCP-IP User Manual

SIERRA VIDEO SYSTEMS

Ethernet TCP/IP Web Control Software 908006

User’s Manual

ETHERNET TCP/IP WEB CONTROL SOFTWARE

User’s Manual

P.O. Box 2462 Grass Valley, CA 95945

Tel: (530) 478-1000

Fax: (530) 478-1105

Email: info@sierravideo.com

Version 2.1

Publication Date: July 2005

The information contained in this manual is subject to change by Sierra Video System

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Overview 1

Only Internet Explorer is Supported 2

Installation 3

Introduction 3 Install Grip Server 3 Install IIS 4 Enable IIS 4 Install Web Files 6 Configure IIS Security 7 Configure Grip Server for Web Pages 10 Test the Router Control Web Pages 13

Operation 15

Introduction 15

Standard Control Panel 16

Switching 17 Status 18 Lock 18 Getting Destination Status 19 Locking or Unlocking a Destination 20 Taking a Source 20

Breakaway Control Panel 21 Programmable Control Panel 22 SVS Basic Router Control Panel 23

Contents - 1

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Introduction

Overview

Ethernet TCP/IP Web Control Software consists of two programs, GRIP Server, and TCP/IP software files that enable access to router switching via a web browser.

When the TCP/IP files are installed and configured on the PC running GRIP Server, the PC becomes a “WEB” server for the local area network (LAN).

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Client computers require web browser software to be installed on Windows or Mac. There are two types of computers in this system. The Server, which is the computer

running SVS Server (GRIP), with the Web Page Server, and a Client (can be one or more) running a browser accessing the computer with GRIP Server installed and run ning.

Before you start, be sure that the PC you are going to install the programs on is connected to your “Local” LAN/WAN network. The programs only work on a local LAN/WAN network, not across the Internet.

Install GRIP Server on the PC that is connected to your router via the RS-232 com port. Follow the instructions in the GRIP manual for installation and router configurations. The GRIP Server program operates the same as the standard GRIP program. The router should be configured using GRIP before installing the Web Control software.

G.R.I.P. is a Graphics User Interface, (GUI), based control system which can program and control most functions in Sierra Video Systems’ (SVS) serial controlled routing switchers. This includes switchers from t he Manzanita family (with serial control) through the large-scale Sequoia switchers. G.R.I.P. can also be used to configure most SVS control panels.

Ethernet Web Control Software files are also installed on the GRIP Server PC. Instructions for installation are explained in Chapter 2 of this manual.

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Minimum System Requirements

For the computer running GRIP Server:

PC P III 128 M Ram 1024x768 monitor and video card Operating System- Windows XP or 2000 100 M disk space Set the PC video display to 1024 by 768 pixels (or greater), High color (16 bit)

Note: G.R.I.P. requires router software version 7.01 or newer to be installed. If an earlier

version is installed and running, please contact the factory for help in the installation or you may experience the loss of user data such as Input/Output names. Older versions of router software do not support all G.R.I.P. functions.

For the computer running as a Client;

Operating System- Windows NT, ME, XP or 2000 Must be able to run Internet Explorer 6.0 or newer.

Macintosh

MRJ version 2.2.5 or later must be installed, and Internet Explorer version 5.1 or later

must be used. Under Edit, Preferences, make sure Java is enabled and set the Local Intranet security zone similar to the settings on Windows. See below.

Only Internet Explorer is Supported

On Windows, Internet Explorer version 6 or later must be installed, available from:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads

On the Macintosh, MJR version 2.2.5 or later must be installed, available from:

http://developer.apple.com/java/download.html and you must use Internet Explorer

version 5.1, available from: http:/www.Microsoft.com/mac/download

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Installation

Introduction

Installation procedures must be followed carefully for correct operation of the TCP/IP Web Control Software. The examples in this manual are for Windows XP. Installation on other operating systems may vary.

Install Grip Server

The TCP/IP Web Control Software requires that Sierra Video Systems’ Grip Server software is installed on a PC connected to the router. This will act as a web server computer. That computer must be connected by serial port to the router to be controlled and it must be on the same local subnetwork (LAN/WAN) as the browsing computers that use the router control web pages (any IP address reachable by a UDP datagra m packet sent to broadcast address 255.255.255.255).

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Only Grip Server version 3.1.0 and later will operate correctly with the Windows Router Control Web Pages! Furthermore, only Grip Server can be running on a local subnetwork at one time (although multiple versions of Grip Client can be

running). After installation, test the Grip software to make sure it can access and control the router. It is also advisable to make sure you have assigned names to all of your router sources and destinations, inputs and outputs at this time.

Refer to the GRIP Server manual for installation details.

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