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Chapter 1: Product Overview 3

and server combinations. Within the AMWorks software, you can add, delete and configure one or

multiple resource switching routers. The AMWorks software supports standalone routers and

backup routers for redundancy.

LDAP user authentication

The AMWorks software enables you to configure LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)

and/or native AMX user authentication on AMX switches in your system that support LDAP.

When AMX switches are discovered on the system, the AMWorks software will identify the LDAP

compatible AMX switches, enabling you to choose an authentication method and set server and

query/search parameters.

Getting Started

Begin your AMWorks Java-based system administration tool session by installing and/or updating

the AMWorks software. After installation, launch the AMWorks software and configure the

network before using the management features. If a switching router has been installed in the AMX

switching system, see

Resource Switching Router on page 15 to add and configure the router.

For more information, see the following topics:

• Installing and Updating the AMWorks Software on page 6

• Launching the AMWorks Software on page 9

• Configuring Network Settings on page 67

NOTE: You must configure the network settings the first time the AMWorks software is installed. Once

installation is complete, you may reconfigure the networks settings at any time.

• Changing the Administrator’s Password on page 67

• Adding AMX Switching System Devices on page 65

• Discovering Devices on page 69

• Updating Firmware on page 74

• Synchronizing the System Database on page 73

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