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What’s New in X-Series Controllers

Two discrete Network Interfaces (NICs)

The NX-2200, NX-3200 and NX-4200 controllers have two 10/100BaseT Ethernet connections. The first, designated as

LAN, is intended for connection to the Data Network for external network communications such as database access or

scheduling. The second, the ICSLAN is intended for communication with AV devices.

These two Ethernet interfaces occupy separate logical address spaces and are implemented as discrete and independent

NICs to the microprocessor. There is no IP routing functionality, so there is no ability to port-forward between interfaces.

The only built-in communication between these two Ethernet interfaces is via AMX’s ICS protocol, which is

accomplished at the application layer. This allows for connection to and configuration of AMX devices on the ICSLAN

using Netlinx Studio or RPM Loader from the enterprise network. This is the same mechanism that allows

communication with AxLink devices from an Ethernet connection.

In addition, a NetLinx or Java application can open independent sockets on these two Ethernet interface and use these

sockets to pass data between networks.

No other data is able to pass between the interfaces.

Using the ICSLAN network

The default IP address for the ICSLAN network is 198.18.0.1 with a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0.

It is important that the ICSLAN and LAN subnets do not overlap. If the LAN port is configured such that it’s address

space overlaps with the ICSLAN network, the ICSLAN network will be DISABLED.

DHCP Server

The ICSLAN port has a built-in DHCP server. This DHCP server is enabled by default and will serve IP addresses to any

connected devices set to DHCP mode.

The DHCP server can be disabled from telnet with the command:

SET ICSLAN

The DHCP address range is fixed. The server will provide addresses in the range x.x.0.2 through x.x.63.255.

Devices using static IP addresses on the ICSLAN network should be set within the reserved static IP address range of

x.x.64.1 to x.x.255.255.

Opening LAN and ICSLAN sockets from code

When opening sockets from NetLinx or Java code there is no mechanism to indicate which network to use. The

controller will open the socket on whichever network has an IP subnet that matches the address provided in the

command to open the socket. There is no indication which network was used, only whether the socket was created

successfully.

Automatic binding of AMX devices on ICSLAN

When an ICSLAN device, such as an EXB-COM2, is set to NDP connection mode (the factory default), it will

automatically be bound to the master when connected to it’s ICSLAN port if it’s IP address is valid for the ICSLAN

subnet.

If the controller is set to serve DHCP addresses on ICSLAN and the ICSLAN device is set to DHCP addressing mode, a

valid IP address is assured. Since these are the factory default settings for these devices, automatic binding is the

expected behavior for all new equipment.

Even after being automatically bound to a master in this manner, if the ICSLAN device is disconnected and moved to the

ICSLAN port of a different controller, it’s old binding will be forgotten and it will bind to the new controller to which it’s

been connected.

Once bound, the device ID still must be set to match the device definition in code. Once bound, the device can also be

configured for a different connection mode if desired.

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Inhaltsverzeichnis

Seite 1 - Using the ICSLAN network

What’s New in X-Series Controllers1What’s New in X-Series ControllersWhat’s New in X-Series ControllersTwo discrete Network Interfaces (NICs)The NX-22

Seite 2 - Serial ports differences

What’s New in X-Series Controllers2What’s New in X-Series ControllersSupport for IPv6 networksThe NX-Series controllers fully support IPv6 network add

Seite 3 - Case Sensitive file system

What’s New in X-Series Controllers3What’s New in X-Series ControllersSerial, IR and AxLink port diagnosticsWhen a string is sent to a serial port or a

Seite 4

What’s New in X-Series Controllers4What’s New in X-Series ControllersUSB Program portThe X-Series controllers utilize a true USB port for configuratio

Seite 5 - Power button (NX-4200 only)

What’s New in X-Series Controllers5What’s New in X-Series ControllersRedundant power source (NX-4200 only)The NX-4200 can be powered either with a con

Seite 6 - New NetLinx Commands

What’s New in X-Series Controllers6What’s New in X-Series ControllersNew NetLinx CommandsRS232 FAULT COMMANDS: (PORTS 1-8)IR TX FAULT COMMANDS: (PORTS

Seite 7 - New Master Telnet Commands

What’s New in X-Series Controllers7What’s New in X-Series ControllersNew Master Telnet Commands802.1x wired security> dot1x status|disable|enableEn