Avocent MPX1000 User Manual
Chapter 1: Product Overview 3
System Overview
The following diagram illustrates a typical configuration, including a single transmitter and three
receiver units using HDMI source and display devices.
receiver units using HDMI source and display devices.
Figure 1.1: Example MPX1000 HD Multipoint Extender Configuration
System definitions
The Emerge MPX1000 HD multipoint extender system consists of one transmitter and one to eight
receiver units. The following terms are used in this manual to identify common components of an
MPX1000 extender solution:
receiver units. The following terms are used in this manual to identify common components of an
MPX1000 extender solution:
Table 1.1: System Definitions for an MPX1000 Extender Solution
Term
Definition
Active EDID
A merged EDID string that describes the subset of characteristics supported by the
primary display device and the MPX1000 transmitter
primary display device and the MPX1000 transmitter
Bound Receiver
A receiver that is actively connected to a transmitter over a wired or wireless link
Control LAN
A LAN port on an MPX1000 receiver or transmitter, labelled L1, that allows access
to the on-board web interface of the product
to the on-board web interface of the product