Importing an Extron MLC226IP controller to GlobalViewer Enterprise (GVE)
Preliminary work:
- Device should have the initial Global Configurator 3 (GC3) configuration
- Connect the device to the network
- Access Webpage using 192.168.254.254/nortxe_index.html
Using InfoBlok:
- Search for the device MAC address
- Copy and paste IP and MAC into ERS C
Follow the instructions for creating a fixed IP address in Infoblox located at https://nic.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/2965/ITPortal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=154965
Using GC3:
Under File choose New
Create new project
A Project Settings window will open - choose Cancel
An Add Device window will open – choose
IP Link Device – MLC226IP
TCP - Choose Advanced
Enter IP address, passwords and Download Device Configuration
Choose Ok
*If, in the IP Link tab of GC3, the MLC226IP still shows the default IP address - it can be renamed with a right click.
Choose the GlobalViewer Tab:
In the right column – Device Locations – choose the folder and create a new location. Use the building initials and room number to name the location
Right click MLC226IP and drag and drop on to location
Set GVE ID to building initial and room number
Save configuration to G:\Installs\Extron\GC3 Configs
Build All
In GlobalViewer Enterprise choose:
System Menu tab
Import Manager
Import New Configurations
Enter Project Name (Building Initials and room number), GV Host is the IP address, enter password and then import.
After a successful import choose System Menu then Tree Manager.
The latest imports will be in the New/Unassigned GC Rooms column.
To add it to an existing building right click and drag it onto the building – prepare for lag. Initially it may take a couple tries to get it added.
To add a new building, right click North Idaho College and choose Create Child Location
After the addition choose the Help Desk tab to bask in the glory of your work.