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MADRIX HARDWARE MANAGER is a software tool that is available separately and allows you to manage MADRIX hardware products.
It can be used for basic device configuration and to update the firmware of your device.
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Important Information
▪Either use USB or the Ethernet connection!
- When using both connection types devices will be shown with two different entries in the list, which may lead to severe issues when accidentally updating the device over both connections simultaneously.
▪Make sure to -stop- sending control data to your devices when managing them with MADRIX HARDWARE MANAGER.
- This refers to input and/or output over Art-Net, sACN, DMX512, etc.
- Otherwise, changes and updates might fail. If an update fails, stop sending data and try to update the firmware again.
Basic Configuration
▪1] In MADRIX HARDWARE MANAGER, navigate to the Devices tab.
▪2] You will see connected devices in a list including their current main settings.
▪3] Basic settings can be changed and configured, including Name, IP Address, Network Mask, Gateway, and more.
Open Web Configuration
▪1] In MADRIX HARDWARE MANAGER, navigate to the Devices tab and select a device/devices in the list.
▪2] Right Mouse Click > Open Device Configuration Via HTTP... opens your standard web browser and the built-in web configuration of the selected device.
▪Learn more »Web Configuration [Ethernet]
Restore Factory Default Settings
▪1] In MADRIX HARDWARE MANAGER, navigate to the Devices tab and select a device/devices in the list.
▪2] Right Mouse Click > Restore Factory Default Settings restores the original settings of the device.
[Since this may change back the IP address to the original setting, the website will automatically be reloaded after a few seconds and you will automatically be redirected to the correct website and IP address.]
▪1] In MADRIX HARDWARE MANAGER, navigate to the Firmware Files tab and make sure you have the right [the latest] firmware version already downloaded and available. An active internet connection is required.
▪2] Go to the tab Devices and select a device/devices in the list.
▪3] Navigate to the column Firmware and select the firmware you wish to install on the devices.
Please see the MADRIX HARDWARE MANAGER User Manual for more information.
See »help.madrix.com