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ECx Ethernet Option for D-Show Console

The ECx Ethernet Option card allows you to control the D-Show console remotely from a laptop or tablet PC — even wirelessly — with exact mirroring of console functions.

System Requirements

The following are required to use the ECx Ethernet Option:

• A D-Show system that has already been installed and configured, running D-Show 1.1 or later
• A qualified router or wireless access point device
• A client computer running Windows XP or Mac OS X with wired or wireless Ethernet capability

Ethernet Hardware

For wireless communication with the ECx Ethernet Option, 802.11g or Pre-N (802.11n) capable devices are recommended. 802.11b is not supported. An Ethernet crossover cable can also be used for a direct, wired connection between the client computer and ECx.

The following wireless products have been tested to work with ECx:

• Cisco Aironet 1230AG (requires static IP setup on D-Show)
• Belkin Wireless Pre-N Router (802.11n)

Windows Client Requirements

• Computer running Windows XP Pro
• Minimum 1024 x 768 screen resolution
• Minimum 16-bit color graphics, 32-bit recommended
• Minimum 256 MB RAM, 512 MB (or more) recommended
• Minimum 5 MB of available hard disk space
• CD-ROM drive for installation
• Wired or wireless Ethernet adapter (built-in or adapter card)
• Installation requires Windows XP Administrator permissions. Once installed, the software can be run under Admin or User accounts.

Mac Client Requirements

• PowerBook G4
• Mac OS X 10.3.8 or higher
• Minimum 1024 x 768 screen resolution
• Minimum 16-bit color graphics, 32-bit recommended
• Minimum 256 MB RAM, 512 MB (or more) recommended
• Minimum 5 MB of available hard disk space
• CD-ROM drive for installation
• Wired or wireless Ethernet adapter (built-in or adapter card)

Documentation

For more information, please see the following document:

• ECx Ethernet Option Guide (1.9 MB)