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Contents Contents
Software-Based
Configuration and Control .........................28
Configuration and Control: an Overview ............ 28
Basic Setup Steps: a Guide to this Section
and Other Resources ...................................... 29
Downloading the Software and Getting Started ... 29
Locating Software, Firmware, and
Driver Files on the Extron Website ................ 29
Things to Do After Installing GC and
Before Starting a Project .............................. 31
Using GC: Helpful Tips ..................................... 31
Troubleshooting ................................................ 32
Power Connections ...................................... 32
Data Connections ......................................... 32
Device Control Connections and
Configuration ............................................... 32
Reference Information ...............................34
Network Port Requirements.............................. 34
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificates ........... 34
Firmware Updates .......................................36
Determining the Firmware Version ..................... 36
Using Toolbelt Software ................................ 36
Using a Browser ........................................... 36
Updating the Firmware ..................................... 37
Locating and Downloading the Firmware ...... 37
Installing firmware ......................................... 37
Introduction ...................................................1
Before You Begin ................................................ 1
What This Guide Covers ................................. 1
Conventions Used in This Guide ..................... 1
About the Network Button Panels ....................... 1
Decorator-style Models ................................... 2
US Gang Models ............................................ 2
Features ......................................................... 3
Application Diagrams .......................................... 4
PC System Requirements ................................... 5
Hardware Features and Installation ...........6
Overall Configuration Procedure ......................... 7
Installation Step 1: Get Ready............................. 8
Installation Step 2: Prepare the Installation Site .... 9
Accessibility and Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) Compliance ................................... 9
Site Preparation ............................................ 10
Installation Step 3: Change Buttons, Button
Labels, a Bezel, or Wallplate (optional) ............. 11
Instructions for Decorator-style Models ......... 11
Instructions for US Gang Models .................. 13
Installation Step 4: Cable All Devices ................ 14
Rear and Side Panel Features and Cabling ... 15
Installation Step 5: Set up the NBP for
Network Communication ................................. 17
Installation Step 6: Configure the System .......... 17
Installation Step 7: Test and Troubleshoot ......... 17
Installation Step 8: Complete the Physical
Installation ....................................................... 18
Mounting .......................................................... 18
Operation ..................................................... 21
Front Panel Features ......................................... 21
Wallplates and Bezels ................................... 23
Buzzer (Decorator-style Models Only) ........... 23
Buttons......................................................... 24
Volume Controls and LEDs ........................... 24
Reset Features and Resetting the Unit .............. 26
Locating the Reset Button and LED .............. 26
Resetting the Unit ......................................... 26
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