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4. Switcher Configuration
IMPORTANT!
The IP Address of the switcher is set to 198.162.1.1 by default. Seeing as this address is also shared with most routers, the switchers IP
Address must be changed prior to operation. Perform the steps outlined in First Time Use Configuration before using the switcher for the
first time.
First Time Use Configuration
The following steps must be performed before using the switcher.
1. Disconnect the Ethernet cable and disable wireless and restart the PC.
2. Connect the LAN port on the switcher directly into the Ethernet port on a PC and power on the PC.
3. Once the PC starts, open any browser and enter 192.168.1.1 into the address bar.
4. In the open dialog enter the Username and Password.
Default- Username: admin / Password: admin
5. In the open window, navigate to System > Network.
6. Set the following parameters:
Before setting a new IP Address ensure that it recorded so that the switcher may be accessed once a new IP Address is set.
IP Address to set – Must be outside of routers DHCP range.
Netmask used by the router - Usually 255.255.255.0
Gateway used by the router - Usually 0.0.0.0
2. Click Apply after entering the above information.
3. Reboot the switcher by power removing power for 10 seconds and then reapplying power.
4. Disconnect the PC from the switcher, enable wireless and/or reconnect the Ethernet port to a router or switch.
5. Connect the LAN connection on the switcher to the same router or switch as the PC.
Accessing the Web User Interface (Web-UI)
Before accessing the Web-UI, ensure that the switcher and PC are on the same network.
To access the Web-UI:
1. Open any browser and enter the IP Address assigned in step 6. Set the following parameters: in the First Time Use Configuration
section into the browsers address bar.
2. In the open dialog enter the Username and Password.
Default- Username: admin / Password: admin
Configuring Source Auto Switching
By default, the SW-0501-HDBT is set to automatically switch between sources based on signal. If this is not the desired operation, auto
switching can be disabled.
1. Access the Web-UI. See Accessing the Web User Interface (Web-UI)
2. Navigate to: Functions > Video
3. Select Enable or Disable in the Auto Input Signal Detect drop down list.
4. Click Apply to save the changes.