Ethernet and web access

Connection, configuration and access via Ethernet

Local network connection

All configuration options and advanced settings of the 542APC processor are accessed through the WEB control interface.

To access:

1. Connect the unit to a port on the local network router or switch using the Ethernet Control port.

   Do not confuse the Control Ethernet port with the AoIP Ethernet port (models with Streamer/AoIP option).

2. The assigned IP address is shown on the front panel OLED display.

   Solidyne Multi-Discovery

   If there is no physical access to the console, you can download the Multi-Discovery tool to detect Solidyne devices connected to the network.

   By default, the 542APC works with dynamic IP (DHCP enabled):

   The router automatically assigns an available IP address.

   This address may change when the unit restarts.

   A static IP address can be assigned from the system screen to prevent IP changes.

3. Using a computer connected to the same LAN as the processor, enter the IP address in a web browser (Google Chrome recommended).

   It is recommended that the computer is connected to the LAN via Ethernet cable.
   In some cases, a PC connected via Wi-Fi might not have permissions to access wired devices on the same network.

Remote access via Internet

Units with STREAMER AoIP module

In units equipped with the STREAMER AoIP expansion (with serial number AD and later), Internet access to the processor is simplified through a service that generates a fixed link.

See Simplified remote access → Equipment with AoIP services

Units without STREAMER AoIP

If the unit does not have the simplified service, it can be accessed from outside the LAN in two ways:

1. Using Remote Desktop software

A simple method that requires no major configuration is to use remote desktop software (TeamViewer, Anydesk, Parsec, etc.) to access a LAN computer connected via Ethernet to the processor.

• From that local computer, open a web browser and access the 542APC web interface.
• This allows remote processor configuration and even firmware updates without risks.
• Communication between the PC and processor occurs within the local network.
• Internet is only involved in remote control of the computer.

This method is the safest and simplest for remote support, as it requires no network configuration changes.

2. Configure external access to the unit’s IP

The second option involves installing the processor with a static IP address and configuring the local network to allow external access to that address.

This involves:

• Port forwarding configuration.
• Contracting static public IPs and/or using dynamic DNS services.

This procedure requires advanced networking knowledge.
Consulting with a network administration specialist is recommended.