Monoprice Blackbird 44568 User manual

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Blackbird™ by Monoprice™
P/N 44568
Quick Start Guide
18G 8X8 HDMI 2.0 Matrix HDBaseT 150M
with 8 Receivers

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Thank You for Purchasing this Product
Surge Protection Device Recommended
Safety Warnings and Guidelines
To ensure optimum performance and safety, read the following instructions
before connecting, operating, or adjusting the product. Keep this manual
for future reference.
This product contains sensitive electrical components that may be damaged
by electrical spikes, surges, electric shocks, lightning strikes, etc. The use of
surge protection systems is highly recommended to protect and extend the
life of your equipment.
Please read this entire manual before using this device, paying extra
attention to these safety warnings and guidelines. Please keep this manual
in a safe place for future reference.
• This device is intended for indoor use only.
• Do not expose this device to water or moisture of any kind. Do not
place drinks or other containers with moisture on or near the device.
• If moisture does get in or on the device, immediately unplug it from
the power outlet and allow it to fully dry before reapplying power.
• Do not touch the device, the power cord, or any other connected
cables with wet hands.
• Do not expose this device to excessive vibration.
• Do not subject the product to extreme force, shock, or uctuations
in temperature or humidity.
• Do not expose this device to excessively high temperatures. Do not
place it in, on, or near a heat source, such as a replace, stove,
radiator, etc. Do not leave it in direct sunlight.
• This device ventilates excessive heat through the slots and openings
in the case.

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• Do not block or cover these openings. Ensure that the device is in an
open area where it can get sucient airow to keep from
overheating.
• Prior to operation, check the unit and power cord for physical
damage. Do not use if physical damage has occurred.
• Before plugging the unit into a power outlet, ensure that the outlet
provides the same type and level of power required by the device.
• Never unplug the unit by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp
the connector head or adapter body.
• Ensure that power is turned o and disconnected before making any
electrical connections.
• Clean using a soft, dry cloth only. Do not use chemical cleaners,
solvents, or detergents. For stubborn deposits, moisten the cloth
with warm water.
• This device has no user serviceable parts. Do not attempt to open,
service, or modify this device.
Table of Contents
Introduction..................................................................................................................................4
Features...........................................................................................................................................4
Package Contents.......................................................................................................................5
Operation Controls and Functions.....................................................................................6
IR Remote.....................................................................................................................................10
IR Control System......................................................................................................................11
IR Cable Pin Assignment........................................................................................................13
EDID Management....................................................................................................................13
Web GUI User Guide................................................................................................................15
RS-232 Control Command....................................................................................................22
Application Example...............................................................................................................32
Specications.............................................................................................................................33

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1. Introduction
2. Features
The 18Gbps 8x8 HDBaseT (150M) Matrix can connect 8 HDMI sources to
16 displays. Featuring 8 HDMI outputs with each HDMI output mirrored,
it provides a CAT-Cable output that runs simultaneously. HDBaseT output
can extend video transmission distance up to 492ft / 150m via a single
Cat 5e/6/7 cable and the resolution is up to 4K2K@60Hz 4:4:4. Audio
extraction to analog and coaxial audio is supported. Each HDMI output
supports 4K2K to 1080P down scaler independently.
The product supports the IR matrix. The IR signal is one-to-one control at
the Matrix end, but the IR signal follows the HDMI video channel at the
HDBaseT Receiver end.
The product provides intuitive front panel control with an OLED screen and
supports IR remote, RS-232, LAN, and Web GUI.
• HDMI 2.0b, HDCP 2.2 and HDCP 1.x compliant
• Video resolution up to 4K2K@60Hz (YUV 4:4:4) on all HDMI &
HDBaseT ports
• 8 HDMI inputs, 8 HDMI & HDBaseT mirrored outputs
• HDMI ports transmit 18Gbps lossless uncompressed video bandwidth
• 18Gbps lossless compressed HDBaseT signal transmission
• 4K->1080P Down Scaler for each output port
• DR, HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG are supported
• HDBaseT output can extend video transmission distance up to 492ft
/150m for 1080P or 394ft/120m for 4K2K via a single Cat 5e/6/7 cable
• HDMI audio pass-through up to 7.1CH HD audio (LPCM, Dolby TrueHD,
and DTS-HD Master Audio)
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• Audio de-embedded is supported via analog and coax ports
• Advanced EDID management and CEC control are supported
• 24V POC on all HDBaseT ports
• 2U rack-mounted design with front panel OLED display
• Control via front panel buttons, IR remote, RS-232, LAN, and Web GUI
• 1 × 18Gbps 8x8 HDBaseT(150M) Matrix
• 8 × HDBaseT Receiver
• 1 × Matrix IR Remote
• 1 × 100~240V AC 50/60Hz Power cable
• 1 × RS-232 serial cable (1.5 meters, male to female head)
• 8 × 3-pin Phoenix Connector & 8 x 5-pin Phoenix Connector
• 9 × IR Blaster cable (1.5 meters)
• 9 × IR Receiver cable (1.5 meters)
• 18 × Mounting Ear (Matrix and Receiver)
• 1 × User Manual
3. Package Contents

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4. Operation Controls and Functions
Front Panel
No. Name Function Description
1 OLED screen Display matrix switching status, input / output port, EDID,
Baud rate, IP Address.
2 Power LED The LED will illuminate in green when the product is working
normally, and red when the product is on standby.
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OUTPUT/
INPUT
buttons
To pair an output and input, rst press the desired output
button, then press the input button. The output is now ted to
that Input until you change it. The input can be simultaneously
sent to other outputs using the same procedure.
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UP/DOWN
1. EDID setting: On the initial OLED display screen, press the
"MENU" button to enter the "Select EDID" interface, press the
"UP/DOWN" button to select the required EDID, and press the
"ENTER" button to enter the "Copy to Input:" interface. Then
press the "UP/DOWN" button to select the input port needed to
set. and then press the "ENTER" button again to conrm.
2. Baud rate setting: On the initial OLED display screen, press
the "MENU" button twice to enter the "SELECT BAUD" interface,
and press the "UP/DOWN" button to select the required Baud
rate, nally press the "ENTER" button to conrm the setting.
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No. Name Function Description
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3. IP Address Check: On the initial OLED display screen, press
the "MENU" button three times to enter the IP interface and
check the current IP address, then press the "UP/DOWN" button
to switch DHCP ON/OFF, and finally press the "ENTER" button
to confirm the setting. Pressing the "MENU" button again will
return to the initial OLED display status.
5POWER
button
Press and hold the POWER button for 3 seconds to enter the
tandby mode, then press the button again to wake up the device.
6 IR Window IR receiver window only receives the IR remote signal from this
product.
7 LOCK button
Press the LOCK button to lock the front panel buttons (Except
the power button);
Press the button again to unlock.
Rear Panel
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CONTROL
100-240V AC 50/60HZ
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ALL
IR IN
IR OUT
OUTPUT 1
HDBT
HDMI HDBT HDMI
OUTPUT 2
HDBT
HDMI
OUTPUT 3
HDBT
HDMI
OUTPUT 4
HDBT
HDMI
OUTPUT 5
HDBT
HDMI
OUTPUT 6
HDBT
HDMI
OUTPUT 7
HDBT
HDMI
OUTPUT 8
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COAX
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COAX
2
COAX
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COAX
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COAX
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COAX
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RS-232TCP/IP
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AUDIO OUT
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No. Name Function Description
1IR OUT (1-8/
ALL) ports
When connecting to the IR blaster cable, the IR emit signal is
from the “IR IN” port of the HDBaseT Receiver.
2IR IN (1-8/ALL)
ports
When connecting to the IR receiver cable, the IR receive signal
will emit to the “IR OUT” port of the HDBaseT Receiver.
3AUDIO OUT
(1-8) ports
8 groups of coaxial and balanced analog audio mirrored output
ports. AUDIO OUT (1-8) follows the video output of OUTPUT (1-8)
ports.
4CONTROL
ports
TCP/IP: The link port for TCP/IP control. Connect to an active
Ethernet link with an RJ45 cable.
RS-232: Command control port. Connect to a PC or control
system with a D-Sub 9-pin cable to control the Matrix.
5 GND Connect the housing to the ground.
6 POWER input Power port: Connect to 100~240V AC 50/60Hz power cable.
Power switch: Press the switch to turn on/o the power.
7OUTPUT
(1-8) ports
HDMI output ports, connect to the HDMI display device such
as a TV or monitor with an HDMI cable.
HDBT mirrored output ports, connect to HDBaseT Receiver via
CAT cable.
8INPUT (1-8)
ports
HDMI input ports, connect to HDMI source devices such as
DVDs or PS4 with an HDMI cable.
Data Signal Indicator (Yellow):
▪Illuminating: HDMI signal with HDCP.
▪Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
▪Dark: No HDMI signal.
Data Signal Indicator (Green):
▪Illuminating: Matrix and HDBaseT Receiver are in good
connection status.
▪Flashing: Matrix and HDBaseT Receiver are in poor
connection status.
▪Dark: Matrix and HDBaseT Receiver are not connected.

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HDBaseT Receiver Panel
SERVICE
IR IN IR OUT
HDMI OUT
DC 24V
HDBT IN
AUDIO OUT
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No. Name Function Description
1 Power LED Red LED will be on when the receiver is powered on.
2 SERVICE port Firmware update port.
3 DC 24V
DC 24V/1A power supply input port.
Note: The Matrix supports POC function, it means that either
transmitter or receiver is powered on by 24V/1A power adapter,
the other one doesn’t need power supply.
4 HDBT IN RJ45 connector for connecting the HDBT OUTPUT port of matrix
with a CAT cable.
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Connection
Signal
Indicator
▪Illuminating: Matrix and Receiver are in good connection
status.
▪Flashing: Matrix and Receiver are in poor connection status.
▪Dark: Matrix and Receiver are not connected.
6Data Signal
Indicator
▪Illuminating: HDMI signal with HDCP.
▪Flashing: HDMI signal without HDCP.
▪Dark: No HDMI signal.
7 HDMI OUT HDMI output port, connect to HDMI display device such as a
TV or monitor with HDMI cable.
8 AUDIO OUT Analog audio output port. The audio is extracted from the
HDMI signal.

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No. Name Function Description
9 IR IN When connecting to the IR receiver cable, the IR receive signal
will emit to the “IR OUT” port of the Matrix.
10 IR OUT When connecting to the IR blaster cable, the IR emits a signal
from the “IR IN” port of the Matrix.
11 RS-232
Connect to a PC or control system with a 3-pin phoenix
connector cable to transmit commands between the Matrix
and HDBaseT Receiver.
5. IR Remote
Power on or Standby:
Power on the Matrix or set it to standby mode.
Output 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8:
Press these buttons to select the output source.
All:
Select all output source simultaneously. For example,
when you press the “All” button and then press
input “1” button, at this time the input “1” source will
output to all display devices.
Input 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8:
Press these buttons to select the input source.
◀ ▶:
Select the last or next input source button.
Operation instruction:
You need to press the output button rst and then press the input button to
select the corresponding input source. For example, Press Output-X (X means
output button from 1 to 8, including the “All” button) Then press Input-Y (Y
means input button from 1 to 8).
HDMI Matrix Remote
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The product is not only a matrix switch but also an extender. It supports bi-
directional IR control. When Matrix is connected to HDBaseT Receiver through
Cat 5e/6/7 cable, you can control the remote display device (HDBaseT) or
input source device (Matrix) through IR signal transmission.
But you must note that the IR signal transmission method is dierent
from the method from Matrix (local) to HDBaseT Receiver (remote)
and from HDBaseT Receiver (remote) to Matrix (local).
At the Matrix end (Local end): the IR signal is a one-to-one transmission. For
example, the IR IN 1 port signal of the Matrix will emit to the IR OUT port of
the HDBaseT Receiver 1, and the IR IN 3 port signals of the Matrix will emit to
the IR OUT port of the HDBaseT Receiver 3. It doesn’t follow the video switch
to change.
IR IN ALL port signal of the Matrix will emit to all IR OUT ports of HDBaseT
receivers simultaneously. Please see the following connection diagram.
6. IR Control System
Figure 1: IR connection diagram (Matrix end)
Matrix
LAN
LAN
IR Blaster
Receiver 3
Receiver 1
IR Blaster
CAT 5e/6/7 cable
IR IN IR OUT
HDMI OUT
DC 24V
HDBT IN
AUDIO OUT
IR IN IR OUT
HDMI OUT
DC 24V
HDBT IN
AUDIO OUT
TV 5 remote
LAN
LAN
TV 1
TV 3
CONTROL
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ALL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ALL
IR IN
IR OUT
OUTPUT 1
HDBT
HDMI HDBT HDMI
OUTPUT 2
HDBT
HDMI
OUTPUT 3
HDBT
HDMI
OUTPUT 4
HDBT
HDMI
OUTPUT 5
HDBT
HDMI
OUTPUT 6
HDBT
HDMI
OUTPUT 7
HDBT
HDMI
OUTPUT 8
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COAX
1
COAX
2
COAX
3
COAX
4
COAX
5
COAX
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COAX
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COAX
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RS-232TCP/IP
INPUT
AUDIO OUT
TV 1 remote
TV 3 remote
LAN
IR Blaster
Receiver 5
CAT 5e/6/7 cable
IR IN IR OUT
HDMI OUT
DC 24V
HDBT IN
AUDIO OUT
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At HDBaseT receiver (Remote end): IR signal follows the video switch to
change. For example, the HDMI output signal on the HDBaseT Receiver 1 is from
the HDMI INPUT 2 port, so the IR input signal of the HDBaseT Receiver 1 will
emit to the IR OUT 2 ports of the Matrix. The HDMI output signal on the
HDBaseT Receiver 5 is from the HDMI INPUT 4 port. Then, the IR input signal
of the HDBaseT Receiver 5 will emit to the IR OUT 4 ports of the Matrix, etc.
Any of the HDBaseT Receiver’s IR IN signals can output from IR OUT ALL
port of the Matrix and the IR OUT ALL signal of the Matrix depends on your
IR remote of a source device. Please see the following connection diagram.
Figure 2: IR connection diagram (HDBaseT Receiver end)
DVD remote
Matrix
Receiver 5
Receiver 1
CAT 5e/6/7 cable
CAT 5e/6/7 cable
IR IN IR OUT
HDMI OUT
DC 24V
HDBT IN
AUDIO OUT
IR IN IR OUT
HDMI OUT
DC 24V
HDBT IN
AUDIO OUT
LAN
LAN
TV 1
TV 5
LAN
LAN
Blu-ray player
remote
DVD
Blu-ray player
CONTROL
100-240V AC 50/60HZ
R+L+ R+L+ R+L+ R+L+ R+L+ R+L+ R+L+ R+L+
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ALL
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ALL
IR IN
IR OUT
OUTPUT 1
HDBT
HDMI HDBT HDMI
OUTPUT 2
HDBT
HDMI
OUTPUT 3
HDBT
HDMI
OUTPUT 4
HDBT
HDMI
OUTPUT 5
HDBT
HDMI
OUTPUT 6
HDBT
HDMI
OUTPUT 7
HDBT
HDMI
OUTPUT 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
COAX
1
COAX
2
COAX
3
COAX
4
COAX
5
COAX
6
COAX
7
COAX
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INPUT
AUDIO OUT

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7. IR Cable Pin Assignment
IR RECEIVER IR BLASTER
8. EDID Management
This Matrix has 21 factory-dened EDID settings, 2 user-dened EDID modes,
and 16 copy EDID modes. You can select the dened EDID mode or copy EDID
mode to the input port through the onpanel button, RS-232 control, or Web
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RS-232 control operation: Connect the Matrix to the PC with a serial cable,
then open a Serial Command tool on the PC to send the ASCII command “s
edid in x from z!” to set EDID. For details, please refer to “EDID Setting” in the
ASCII command list of “RS-232 Control Command”.
Web GUI Operation: Please check the EDID management in the “Input page”
of “Web GUI User Guide”.
The dened EDID setting list of the product is shown as below:
On-panel button operation: On the initial OLED display screen, press the
“MENU” button to enter the EDID setting interface, press the “UP/DOWN”
button to select the required EDID, and press the “ENTER” button to enter
“Copy to Input:” interface. Then press the “UP/DOWN” button to select the
input port you need to set and press the “ENTER” button again to conrm this
operation.
EDID Mode EDID Description EDID Mode EDID Description
1 1080p, Stereo Audio 2.0 14 4K2K60_420, Dolby/DTS 5.1
2 1080p, Dolby/DTS 5.1 15 4K2K60_420, HD Audio 7.1
3 1080p, HD Audio 7.1 16 4K2K60_444, Stereo Audio 2.0
4 1080i, Stereo Audio 2.0 17 4K2K60_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1
5 1080i, Dolby/DTS 5.1 18 4K2K60_444, HD Audio 7.1
6 1080i, HD Audio 7.1 19 4K2K60, Stereo Audio 2.0 HDR
7 3D, Stereo Audio 2.0 20 4K2K60, Dolby/DTS 5.1 HDR
8 3D, Dolby/DTS 5.1 21 4K2K60, HD Audio 7.1HDR
9 3D, HD Audio 7.1 22 User dene1
10 4K2K30_444, Stereo Audio 2.0 23 User dene2
11 4K2K30_444, Dolby/DTS 5.1 24~31 Copy from HDMI OUTPUT 1~8
12 4K2K30_444, HD Audio 7.1 32~39 Copy from HDBT OUTPUT 1~8
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9. Web GUI User Guide
The Matrix can be controlled by Web GUI. The operation method is shown
below:
Step 1
Get the current IP Address.
The default IP address is 192.168.1.100. You can get the current Matrix IP
address in two ways:
IP:192.168.61.103 in the above gure is the current Matrix IP address (this IP
address is variable, depending on what the specic machine returns). For
the details of RS-232 control, please refer to “RS-232 Control Command”.
Connect the TCP/IP port of the Matrix to a PC with an UTP cable (as shown
in the following gure), and set the IP address of the PC to be in the same
network segment with the Matrix.
method 1: You can get the IP address via panel buttons. On the initial OLED
display, press the “MENU” button three times to enter the IP interface and
check the current IP address.
method 2: You can get the IP address is via RS-232 control. Send the ASCII
command “r ipcong!” through a Serial Command tool, then you’ll get the
feedback information as shown below:
Step 2
LAN
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Input the current IP address of Matrix into your browser on the PC to enter
the Web GUI page.
After entering the Web GUI page, there will be a Login page, as shown below:
After entering the password, click the “LOGIN” button and the following
Status page will appear.
The Status page provides basic information about the product model,
installed rmware version and the network settings of the device.
Select the Username from the list and enter the password. The
default passwords are:
Username User Admin
Password user admin
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You can do the following operations on the Video page:
1. Output: The current device’s OUTPUT port. You can select the signal
source for it.
2. Input: You can click the drop-down menu to select the signal source for
the corresponding OUTPUT port.
3. Presets Name: You can name the current scene with a maximum length
of 12 characters (Chinese name is unsupported).
4. Presets Set: You can restore the settings of the last saved audio-video
matrix switching relationship.
5. Presets Save: You can save the audio-video matrix switching relationship.
6. Presets Clear: You can clear the saved audio-video matrix switching
relationship.
Video Page
Input Page

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You can do the following operations on the Input page:
1. Inputs: Input channel of the device.
2. Active: It indicates whether the channel is connected to a signal source.
3. Name: The input channel’s name. You can modify it by entering the
corresponding name (max length: 12 characters) in the input box.
4. EDID: You can set the current channel’s EDID. The specic operation is
as follows:
Click the “Browse” button, then select the bin le. If you select the wrong
EDID le, there will be a prompt, as shown in the following gure:
Make sure to select the correct le, then you can check the name of the
selected le. Select “User 1” or “User 2”, then click “Upload”. After successful
setting, it will prompt as follows:
Click the drop-down box of “Select EDID File” to select the corresponding
input channel. Then click “Download” to download the corresponding EDID
le.
Set EDID for the User
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Output Page
CEC Page
You can do the following operations on the Output page:
1. Outputs: Output channel of the device.
2. Name: The current output channel’s name. You can modify it by entering
the corresponding name (max length: 12 characters) in the input box.
3. Type: The current output channel’s type (HDMI or HDBT).
4. Cable: It indicates the connection status of output ports. When the output
port is connected to the display, it shows green, otherwise, it shows gray.
5. Scaler Mode: Set the current output resolution mode.
6. Stream: Turn on/o the output stream.

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You can perform CEC management on this page:
1. Input Control: You can control the operation of each input source by
pressing the icons on the page. (You can control multiple inputs
simultaneously.)
2. Output Control: You can control the operation of each display, such
as power on/o, volume +/-, active source switching. (You can control
multiple outputs simultaneously.)
Network Page
Click “Set Network Defaults” button, there will be a prompt, as shown in
the following gure:
Set the Default Network
Click “OK” to search the IP Address again, as shown in the following gure: