MuxLab’s is now shipping its new Network Controller (model 500812). The solution brings together all MuxLab AV over IP-connected equipment installed on a local area network (LAN), making each device accessible from anywhere when using the MuxControl App on a smartphone or tablet. It runs on a Linux-based system that provides a user friendly web interface designed to simplify AV tasks.

The Network Controller’s auto-discovery feature scans the network and automatically identifies all MuxLab AV over IP equipment. Users can create from expansive video walls and virtual matrixed systems to more simple AV installations, according to the press release. Repetitive or custom tasks can be configured and saved as presets to be instantly recalled at any time, streamlining connectivity management. The Network Controller can also send RS232 and IR commands to Muxlab AV over IP devices to turn connected AV equipment on and off, such as sources and displays.

The Network Controller works hand in hand with the MuxControl App, also designed by MuxLab and available for both iOS and Android. This App supports all of the features of the Network Controller from any smartphone or tablet, while offering additional capabilities.

The Network Controller can also be managed with MuxLab’s 8-Button IP PoE Control Panel (model 500816-IP), a wall-mounted device. Each button is programmable and allows integrators to streamline the installation by supporting IP, RS-232, IR and Relay based commands that manage the Network Controller and other controllable devices. The control panel buttons can be configured and managed via a web interface allowing individual programming and IR learning.

To round out the various options for management, the Network Controller also supports an API for popular third-party App integration.