Extron electronics XTP CrossPoint1600 - Connecting as a Telnet Client; Telnet Tips

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Connecting as a Telnet Client
The Microsoft Telnet utility is available from the C:\ prompt. Telnet allows you to input SIS
commands to the XTP CrossPoint Series matrix switcher from the PC via the Ethernet link
and the LAN.
Access the C:\ prompt and start Telnet as follows:
1. Search for cmd in the taskbar (Windows 10) or the Start menu (Windows 10-Vista).
2. Select cmd.
3. At the C:\ prompt, type Telnet and then press <Enter>. The computer returns a
display similar to the one shown in figure 80.
Figure 82. Telnet Window
Telnet Tips
It is not the intention of this guide to detail all of the operations and functionality of Telnet;
however, some basic level of understanding is necessary for operating the XTP CrossPoint
Series matrix switcher via Telnet.
Open
Connect to the XTP CrossPoint Series matrix switcher using the Open command. Once you
are connected to the matrix switcher, you can enter the SIS commands the same as you
would if you were using the RS-232 of RS-422 link.
Connect to the XTP CrossPoint Series matrix switcher as follows:
1. At the Telnet prompt, type open <IP address> and then press <Enter>.
If the matrix switcher is not password-protected, no further prompts are displayed
until you break or disconnect the connection to the matrix switcher.
If the matrix switcher is password-protected, Telnet displays the password prompt.
2. If necessary, at the password prompt, type the appropriate password and then press
<Enter>.
Connection to the matrix switcher via the Ethernet can be password-protected. There
are two levels of password protection: administrator and user. A person logged on as
an administrator has full access to all matrix switcher switching capabilities and editing
functions. Users can create ties, set mutes, and view all settings with the exception of
passwords. By default, the XTP CrossPoint Series matrix switcher is shipped with both
passwords set to <carriage return>.
Once you are logged in, the matrix switcher returns either Login Administrator or Login
User. No further prompts are displayed until you break or disconnect the connection to the
XTP CrossPoint Series matrix switcher.